CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9605.02
New York · Essex County · 3,290 residents · 121.365 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 9605.02 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,395. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Median home value is $540,200. Households here earn about 48% more than the Essex County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
30% 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
3,290
−8%since 2020
from 3,590 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
27 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 30 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+18%since 2020
from 35.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$106,395
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $77,981 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,669
+47%since 2020
from $28,383 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.484
−5%since 2020
from 0.512 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17%
Public administration11.5%
Retail trade11.3%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Information1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Construction0.8%
Education & health services0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$540,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $427,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,140
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.7% in 2020
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
−14.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
80.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 73.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
−7%since 2020
from 5.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(2,192)
Black22.4%(803)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(526)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other1.8%(64)
Diversity Score69.4%(2,492)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(2,085)
Black16.6%(547)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(522)
Asian1%(32)
Other3.2%(104)
Diversity Score68.1%(2,239)
Diversity Score
68
−2%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
9.9 min
−33%since 2020
from 14.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−16.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−17.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
66.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
Female
33.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
Foreign born
14.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 97.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% 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 3,290 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 $106,395 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 $540,200, and the typical rent is about $1,140 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.3% 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 8.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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