CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 362
New Jersey · Union County · 6,566 residents · 1.509 sq mi
Notable rankings
#103lowest low rent burden in NJ13.6%#200highest population in NJ6,566#287lowest low poverty in NJ2.3%#323lowest short commute in NJ24.3 minTRACT SHAPE · Union County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 362 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,654. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $603,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Union County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% 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
6,566
+1%since 2020
from 6,482 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,351 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 4,296 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
−2%since 2020
from 41.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$138,654
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $105,405 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,056
+14%since 2020
from $45,799 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
−6%since 2020
from 0.363 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
Retail trade9.2%
Finance & insurance7.6%
Wholesale trade6.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
Other services5.5%
Public administration5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Education & health services1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$603,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $434,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,413
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,598 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
14.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+6%since 2020
from 4.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(5,307)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(848)
Asian3.7%(240)
Other1.3%(87)
Diversity Score38.9%(2,520)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(5,114)
Black1.1%(70)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(776)
Asian5.7%(376)
Other3.5%(230)
Diversity Score46.8%(3,076)
Diversity Score
47
+21%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.3 min
−23%since 2020
from 31.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Female
47.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Foreign born
12.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% 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 6,566 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 $138,654 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 $603,900, and the typical rent is about $1,413 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 44.7% 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 2.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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