CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 309
New Jersey · Union County · 6,733 residents · 0.294 sq mi
Notable rankings
#20highest foreign-born in NJ#348 US66.5%#47lowest low education in NJ7.3%#160highest population in NJ6,733#241highest density in NJ22,901/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Union County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 309 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,379. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $567,000.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,733
+9%since 2020
from 6,203 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
22,901 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 21,099 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
+14%since 2020
from 30.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$87,379
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $58,558 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,509
+31%since 2020
from $19,472 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+27.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
−9%since 2020
from 0.364 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance28.8%
Professional, scientific, technical28.8%
Retail trade17.7%
Wholesale trade10.1%
Information5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
Other services2.4%
Public administration1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$567,000
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $291,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,646
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,442 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
63.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.8%
−16.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+30%since 2020
from 5.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.6%(721)
Black1.8%(111)
Hispanic / Latino80.7%(5,006)
Asian1.4%(89)
Other4.4%(276)
Diversity Score41.6%(2,580)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.3%(895)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino84.8%(5,710)
Asian1.2%(83)
Other0.4%(30)
Diversity Score32.9%(2,213)
Diversity Score
33
−21%since 2020
from 42 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 74.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.9 min
+25%since 2020
from 21.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% 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
22.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Female
54.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Foreign born
66.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
7.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
82.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.3% 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 6,733 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 $87,379 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 $567,000, and the typical rent is about $1,646 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.3% 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 7.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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