CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 392
New Jersey · Union County · 6,255 residents · 0.505 sq mi
Notable rankings
#164lowest young in NJ31.4 yrs#238highest foreign-born in NJ47.5%#266highest population in NJ6,255#340highest high poverty in NJ18.5%TRACT SHAPE · Union County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 392 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,828. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $450,300. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,255
+8%since 2020
from 5,776 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12,386 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 11,438 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.4
−1%since 2020
from 31.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$83,828
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,802 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,510
+7%since 2020
from $27,530 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
−1%since 2020
from 0.431 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.9%
Wholesale trade15.6%
Information7.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
Other services3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
Public administration2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Manufacturing1.1%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$450,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $288,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,685
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,191 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
60.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+23%since 2020
from 4.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.3%(539)
Black30.1%(1,741)
Hispanic / Latino55.3%(3,196)
Asian1.4%(79)
Other3.8%(221)
Diversity Score74.1%(4,279)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.6%(602)
Black28.6%(1,786)
Hispanic / Latino59.8%(3,738)
Asian1.3%(82)
Other0.8%(47)
Diversity Score69%(4,315)
Diversity Score
69
−7%since 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.0%
−19.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.3 min
−24%since 2020
from 35.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.1%
−17.8 ptssince 2020
from 72.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Female
47.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Foreign born
47.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
31.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+17.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
37.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
59.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% 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 6,255 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 $83,828 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 $450,300, and the typical rent is about $1,685 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.7% 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 18.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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