CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 527.01
New Jersey · Somerset County · 4,628 residents · 9.201 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 527.01 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $245,441. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $839,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 75% more than the Somerset County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% 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
4,628
+6%since 2020
from 4,367 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
503 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 475 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
−13%since 2020
from 44.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$245,441
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $155,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$128,693
+63%since 2020
from $78,798 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
92.1%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
−5%since 2020
from 0.506 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.4%
Information11.9%
Public administration10.8%
Retail trade9.6%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Finance & insurance0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$839,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $694,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,227
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,728 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.9% in 2020
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
−24%since 2020
from 4.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(3,177)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(890)
Asian6.4%(281)
Other0.4%(19)
Diversity Score53.1%(2,320)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(3,767)
Black1.1%(49)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(628)
Asian0.6%(27)
Other3.4%(157)
Diversity Score39.7%(1,838)
Diversity Score
40
−25%since 2020
from 53 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
69.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.5 min
+23%since 2020
from 27.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Female
50.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Foreign born
17.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% 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 4,628 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 $245,441 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 $839,800, and the typical rent is about $2,227 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 69.2% 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 0.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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