CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 353
New Jersey · Union County · 6,610 residents · 0.428 sq mi
Notable rankings
#191highest population in NJ6,610#320lowest low education in NJ19.7%#376highest density in NJ15,444/sq mi#441highest rent burden in NJ61.5%TRACT SHAPE · Union County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 353 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,607. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $343,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 28% less than the Union County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% 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
6,610
+13%since 2020
from 5,825 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15,444 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 13,610 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
−17%since 2020
from 43.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,607
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,500 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,178
+19%since 2020
from $31,267 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
+16%since 2020
from 0.336 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
Other services6.4%
Retail trade6.1%
Public administration5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
Education & health services1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$343,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $253,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,065
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,485 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
45.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+31%since 2020
from 3.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(1,662)
Black27.9%(1,625)
Hispanic / Latino36.9%(2,147)
Asian3%(175)
Other3.7%(216)
Diversity Score87.8%(5,116)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.4%(1,148)
Black29.2%(1,933)
Hispanic / Latino49.8%(3,295)
Asian1.8%(121)
Other1.7%(113)
Diversity Score79.4%(5,248)
Diversity Score
79
−10%since 2020
from 88 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.5 min
−4%since 2020
from 34.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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
4.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
Female
58.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
Foreign born
26.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
39.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% 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 6,610 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 $74,607 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 $343,000, and the typical rent is about $2,065 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.7% 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 4.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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