CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 302
New Jersey · Union County · 4,321 residents · 0.153 sq mi
Notable rankings
#36lowest low education in NJ6.4%#62lowest young in NJ27.1 yrs#112lowest low broadband in NJ80.6%#169highest density in NJ28,242/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Union County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 302 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,277. Population has grown 32% since 2020. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $394,600. At a median age of 27.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Union County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,321
+32%since 2020
from 3,281 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
28,242 / sq mi
+32%since 2020
from 21,444 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.1
−14%since 2020
from 31.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,277
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $46,129 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,799
+27%since 2020
from $18,008 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+12%since 2020
from 0.389 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.4%
Finance & insurance15.3%
Professional, scientific, technical15.3%
Wholesale trade8.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
Information7.3%
Other services4%
Public administration1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$394,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $249,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,818
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,271 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
19.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
80.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
70.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(76)
Black20.9%(685)
Hispanic / Latino69.7%(2,288)
Asian2.7%(87)
Other4.4%(145)
Diversity Score58.4%(1,915)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(111)
Black18.6%(803)
Hispanic / Latino77.6%(3,355)
Asian0%(1)
Other1.2%(51)
Diversity Score45.2%(1,954)
Diversity Score
45
−23%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
52.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.8 min
−4%since 2020
from 24.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
34.7%
+21.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Female
53.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Foreign born
47.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
34.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
22.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
70.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% 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 4,321 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 $73,277 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 $394,600, and the typical rent is about $1,818 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 6.4% 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 22.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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