CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 522.01
New Jersey · Somerset County · 6,148 residents · 7.551 sq mi
Notable rankings
#156highest household income in NJ#1869 US$200,272#174highest home value in NJ$824,100#238lowest low poverty in NJ2.1%#250highest per-capita income in NJ$83,408TRACT SHAPE · Somerset County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 522.01 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $200,272. Population has grown 16% since 2020. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $824,100. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% more than the Somerset County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,148
+16%since 2020
from 5,311 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
814 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 703 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
Unchangedsince 2020
from 44.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$200,272
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $146,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$83,408
+17%since 2020
from $71,281 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 73.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
−10%since 2020
from 0.504 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
Other services9.8%
Retail trade8%
Public administration7.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$824,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $687,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,906
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,446 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
11.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
−12%since 2020
from 4.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(3,652)
Black4.7%(250)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(355)
Asian16.9%(900)
Other2.9%(154)
Diversity Score61.4%(3,259)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(3,858)
Black6.6%(405)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(447)
Asian16.1%(987)
Other7.3%(451)
Diversity Score70.7%(4,345)
Diversity Score
71
+15%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
59.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.1 min
−3%since 2020
from 34.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Female
51.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Foreign born
22.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 92.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 65.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 6,148 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $200,272 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $824,100, and the typical rent is about $1,906 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 59.2% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 2.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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