CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 345
New Jersey · Union County · 4,066 residents · 0.38 sq mi
Notable rankings
#109lowest low education in NJ11.7%#135lowest low broadband in NJ81.8%#145highest high poverty in NJ27.1%#280highest old in NJ48.7 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Union County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 345 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,006. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $416,300. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Union County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% 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
4,066
−6%since 2020
from 4,338 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10,700 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 11,416 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.7
+8%since 2020
from 44.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$66,006
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,688 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,970
+44%since 2020
from $28,442 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.565
+14%since 2020
from 0.494 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
Finance & insurance10.3%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
Retail trade9%
Other services3.5%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
Public administration2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Manufacturing1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$416,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $334,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,567
+159%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $500 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
53.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 68.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
−16%since 2020
from 7.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.1%(1,175)
Black30.8%(1,334)
Hispanic / Latino36.9%(1,599)
Asian2.7%(119)
Other2.6%(111)
Diversity Score86.8%(3,768)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.8%(888)
Black32.6%(1,326)
Hispanic / Latino41%(1,667)
Asian2.5%(102)
Other2%(83)
Diversity Score84.6%(3,440)
Diversity Score
85
−3%since 2020
from 87 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.0 min
+8%since 2020
from 25.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.7%
−23.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% 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
27.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Female
52.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Foreign born
37.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
39.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
37.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% 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 4,066 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 $66,006 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 $416,300, and the typical rent is about $1,567 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.7% 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 27.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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