CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 358
New Jersey · Union County · 2,897 residents · 0.782 sq mi
Notable rankings
#262lowest low rent in NJ$1,287#317lowest low broadband in NJ86.7%#435highest old in NJ46.2 yrs#458lowest short commute in NJ25.6 minTRACT SHAPE · Union County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 358 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,500. Population has fallen 20% since 2020, a loss of 733 residents. Median home value is $364,300. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% 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
2,897
−20%since 2020
from 3,630 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,705 / sq mi
−20%since 2020
from 4,642 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
+26%since 2020
from 36.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$92,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,054 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,130
+27%since 2020
from $36,287 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
−16%since 2020
from 0.485 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.4%
Retail trade13%
Other services8%
Public administration7.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Wholesale trade1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$364,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $274,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,287
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $969 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
−4%since 2020
from 4.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.9%(1,048)
Black43.3%(1,571)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(635)
Asian6.2%(226)
Other4.1%(150)
Diversity Score86.6%(3,145)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.7%(744)
Black53.2%(1,540)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(431)
Asian3%(87)
Other3.3%(95)
Diversity Score78.4%(2,272)
Diversity Score
78
−9%since 2020
from 87 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.6 min
−15%since 2020
from 30.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−3.6 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
5.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.0%
+20.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Female
57.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Foreign born
13.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% 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 2,897 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 $92,500 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 $364,300, and the typical rent is about $1,287 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.9% 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 7.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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