CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 327.02
New Jersey · Union County · 5,278 residents · 0.728 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Union County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 327.02 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,973. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $434,500.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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
5,278
+2%since 2020
from 5,178 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,250 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 7,113 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
−1%since 2020
from 43.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$98,973
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $81,351 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,242
−2%since 2020
from $41,067 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
−10%since 2020
from 0.455 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
Finance & insurance8.4%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
Other services5.6%
Retail trade4.3%
Public administration3.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$434,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $311,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.5%
−31.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+15%since 2020
from 3.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.6%(1,741)
Black31.5%(1,629)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(1,105)
Asian5.2%(268)
Other8.4%(435)
Diversity Score91.6%(4,742)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.5%(1,029)
Black55.9%(2,953)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(715)
Asian7.4%(391)
Other3.6%(190)
Diversity Score78%(4,116)
Diversity Score
78
−15%since 2020
from 92 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.9 min
+6%since 2020
from 29.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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
2.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
Female
50.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
Foreign born
32.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% 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 5,278 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 $98,973 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 $434,500.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.6% 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 8.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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