CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 314
New Jersey · Union County · 6,224 residents · 0.192 sq mi
Notable rankings
#93lowest low education in NJ10.8%#117highest density in NJ#1804 US32,417/sq mi#178lowest low income in NJ$51,389#183highest high poverty in NJ24.7%TRACT SHAPE · Union County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 314 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,389. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 11% 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 $554,000. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Union County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,224
+11%since 2020
from 5,611 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
32,417 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 29,224 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
+2%since 2020
from 34.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,389
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $38,045 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,977
+37%since 2020
from $17,457 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+1%since 2020
from 0.419 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.2%
Professional, scientific, technical16.2%
Information11.5%
Retail trade8.3%
Wholesale trade7.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Other services2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
Public administration0.4%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$554,000
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $249,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,462
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,140 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
82.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
54.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.8
+65%since 2020
from 6.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.1%(228)
Black48.9%(2,743)
Hispanic / Latino43.4%(2,437)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(203)
Diversity Score71.2%(3,994)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2%(127)
Black39.9%(2,484)
Hispanic / Latino53.9%(3,354)
Asian2.3%(143)
Other1.9%(116)
Diversity Score68.6%(4,271)
Diversity Score
69
−4%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.1 min
−16%since 2020
from 32.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Female
52.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Foreign born
48.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
27.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
47.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% 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 6,224 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 $51,389 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 $554,000, and the typical rent is about $1,462 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.8% 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 24.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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