CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 359
New Jersey · Union County · 4,272 residents · 0.299 sq mi
Notable rankings
#401highest density in NJ14,288/sq mi#486highest high poverty in NJ14.7%#500highest commute in NJ34.6 minTRACT SHAPE · Union County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 359 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,045. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $383,400.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
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
4,272
+11%since 2020
from 3,838 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
14,288 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 12,836 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
+8%since 2020
from 35.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$92,045
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $76,699 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,904
+7%since 2020
from $45,606 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
−6%since 2020
from 0.446 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.4%
Professional, scientific, technical12.4%
Retail trade11.2%
Other services8%
Information7.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
Public administration5.3%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Education & health services2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$383,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $259,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,061
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,644 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
59.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+23%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.5%(865)
Black20.6%(791)
Hispanic / Latino36.6%(1,404)
Asian18.1%(696)
Other2.1%(82)
Diversity Score92.4%(3,548)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.9%(1,107)
Black34.9%(1,491)
Hispanic / Latino22%(939)
Asian11%(469)
Other6.2%(266)
Diversity Score93.3%(3,988)
Diversity Score
93
+1%since 2020
from 92 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.6 min
−13%since 2020
from 40.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.4%
−15.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.1%
+21.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 72.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
Female
48.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
Foreign born
29.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.8%
−16.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% 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 4,272 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 $92,045 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 $383,400, and the typical rent is about $2,061 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.7% 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 14.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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