CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 348
New Jersey · Union County · 5,133 residents · 0.559 sq mi
Notable rankings
#187lowest low rent burden in NJ22.3%TRACT SHAPE · Union County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 348 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,656. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $468,300. Households here earn about 29% more than the Union County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
5,133
+6%since 2020
from 4,839 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,182 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 8,657 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
−9%since 2020
from 40.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$132,656
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $112,409 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,115
+19%since 2020
from $38,769 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
+7%since 2020
from 0.323 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
Retail trade8.6%
Public administration8.4%
Information7.4%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$468,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $312,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,861
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,068 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+27%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(2,494)
Black10.8%(524)
Hispanic / Latino31.4%(1,520)
Asian4.1%(199)
Other2.1%(102)
Diversity Score77.7%(3,761)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(2,587)
Black10%(515)
Hispanic / Latino33%(1,695)
Asian4.3%(221)
Other2.2%(115)
Diversity Score78.1%(4,007)
Diversity Score
78
Unchangedsince 2020
from 78 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.2 min
−9%since 2020
from 30.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 68.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
Female
48.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
Foreign born
31.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% 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 5,133 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 $132,656 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 $468,300, and the typical rent is about $1,861 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.3% 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 10.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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