CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 389
New Jersey · Union County · 6,269 residents · 0.427 sq mi
Notable rankings
#105lowest low education in NJ11.5%#175lowest young in NJ31.7 yrs#179highest foreign-born in NJ50.2%#262highest population in NJ6,269TRACT SHAPE · Union County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 389 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,174. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $397,200. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Union County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,269
+1%since 2020
from 6,195 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
14,681 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 14,508 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.7
+4%since 2020
from 30.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,174
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,922 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,940
+43%since 2020
from $20,203 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+6%since 2020
from 0.397 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.7%
Retail trade9.7%
Information6.6%
Other services5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
Public administration2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$397,200
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $180,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,773
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,294 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
74.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+79%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.6%(533)
Black23.4%(1,447)
Hispanic / Latino62.2%(3,856)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(359)
Diversity Score68.4%(4,238)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.8%(365)
Black24.1%(1,509)
Hispanic / Latino66.2%(4,149)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(246)
Diversity Score62.4%(3,911)
Diversity Score
62
−9%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.6 min
−15%since 2020
from 33.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% 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
9.9%
−19.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
Female
49.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
Foreign born
50.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
33.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
64.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% 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 6,269 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 $71,174 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 $397,200, and the typical rent is about $1,773 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.5% 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 8.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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