CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 323
New Jersey · Union County · 2,737 residents · 0.804 sq mi
Notable rankings
#310highest foreign-born in NJ44.7%#332highest high poverty in NJ18.7%#388lowest low rent burden in NJ32.2%#439lowest low education in NJ23.1%TRACT SHAPE · Union County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 323 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,446. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 23% 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 $374,100.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,737
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2,726 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,404 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,391 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
+5%since 2020
from 36.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,446
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $73,013 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,420
+21%since 2020
from $27,712 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+18%since 2020
from 0.358 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.8%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
Retail trade6.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
Information4.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Other services3%
Public administration2.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Education & health services1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
Construction0.6%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$374,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $246,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,678
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,403 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
53.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
58.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+38%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.4%(256)
Black67.9%(1,852)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(332)
Asian1.4%(37)
Other9.1%(249)
Diversity Score63.3%(1,725)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.8%(186)
Black61.3%(1,679)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(573)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other10.6%(289)
Diversity Score70.5%(1,930)
Diversity Score
71
+11%since 2020
from 63 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.6 min
−20%since 2020
from 32.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
11.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 71.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Female
48.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Foreign born
44.7%
+17.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.5%
−14.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% 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 2,737 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 $80,446 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 $374,100, and the typical rent is about $1,678 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.1% 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 18.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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