CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 397
New Jersey · Union County · 5,596 residents · 0.991 sq mi
Notable rankings
#467highest population in NJ5,596TRACT SHAPE · Union County, NJ
The short version
Census Tract 397 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,010. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $449,100.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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
5,596
+9%since 2020
from 5,113 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,647 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 5,159 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
−3%since 2020
from 39.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$101,010
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,000 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,058
+14%since 2020
from $35,962 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+1%since 2020
from 0.405 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.4%
Finance & insurance10.4%
Information10.1%
Retail trade6.9%
Other services6.3%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
Education & health services4.2%
Public administration4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$449,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $306,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,656
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,437 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+26%since 2020
from 3.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.3%(784)
Black49.6%(2,538)
Hispanic / Latino28.9%(1,477)
Asian2.2%(112)
Other4%(202)
Diversity Score80.6%(4,120)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(541)
Black46.2%(2,583)
Hispanic / Latino39.8%(2,230)
Asian3.1%(175)
Other1.2%(67)
Diversity Score77.2%(4,321)
Diversity Score
77
−4%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.2 min
−3%since 2020
from 33.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% 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
8.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Female
51.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Foreign born
29.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
38.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% 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 5,596 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 $101,010 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 $449,100, and the typical rent is about $1,656 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.7% 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 10.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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