CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 342
New Jersey · Union County · 4,028 residents · 0.407 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Union County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 342 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $424,900. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,028
−3%since 2020
from 4,148 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,897 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 10,192 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.9
+1%since 2020
from 33.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$120,833
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,708 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,818
+47%since 2020
from $28,373 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
−4%since 2020
from 0.375 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
Wholesale trade10.6%
Finance & insurance8.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
Retail trade7.9%
Other services7%
Public administration6.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$424,900
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $256,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,438
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,314 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
−18.0 ptssince 2020
from 63.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
−2%since 2020
from 3.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.9%(658)
Black37.6%(1,558)
Hispanic / Latino41.7%(1,729)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other4.7%(193)
Diversity Score82.2%(3,411)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.9%(642)
Black43.7%(1,762)
Hispanic / Latino35.9%(1,447)
Asian1.4%(55)
Other3%(122)
Diversity Score81.6%(3,288)
Diversity Score
82
−1%since 2020
from 82 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.5 min
+13%since 2020
from 27.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% 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
9.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
Female
54.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
Foreign born
28.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% 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 4,028 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 $120,833 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 $424,900, and the typical rent is about $1,438 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.1% 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 5.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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