CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 344
New Jersey · Union County · 4,688 residents · 0.463 sq mi
Notable rankings
#151lowest low broadband in NJ82.4%#269lowest low education in NJ17.7%#334highest high poverty in NJ18.6%#490lowest low rent in NJ$1,448TRACT SHAPE · Union County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 344 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,388. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 18% 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 $359,100.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,688
+2%since 2020
from 4,589 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10,125 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 9,911 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
−2%since 2020
from 40.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$95,388
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,883 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,653
+57%since 2020
from $25,237 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+27.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
+9%since 2020
from 0.417 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance28.8%
Professional, scientific, technical28.8%
Information11.3%
Wholesale trade7.4%
Other services7.1%
Public administration7.1%
Retail trade5%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$359,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $229,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,448
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,091 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
41.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−22.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.6%
−16.6 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+3%since 2020
from 3.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.5%(254)
Black57.6%(2,645)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(1,046)
Asian0%(0)
Other14%(644)
Diversity Score74.1%(3,402)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.8%(364)
Black47.1%(2,208)
Hispanic / Latino42.5%(1,993)
Asian0.7%(32)
Other1.9%(91)
Diversity Score73.9%(3,463)
Diversity Score
74
Unchangedsince 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.3 min
−6%since 2020
from 35.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
15.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
Female
54.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
Foreign born
27.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 72.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% 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 4,688 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 $95,388 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 $359,100, and the typical rent is about $1,448 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.7% 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 18.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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