CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9609.01
New York · Essex County · 1,504 residents · 43.666 sq mi
Notable rankings
#123lowest low density in NY34.44/sq mi#196highest old in NY54.9 yrs#274lowest low rent in NY$776TRACT SHAPE · Essex County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 9609.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $169,900. With a median age of 54.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the Essex County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,504
+3%since 2020
from 1,456 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
34 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 33 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
54.9
+2%since 2020
from 53.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$53,250
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $46,875 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,781
+22%since 2020
from $35,024 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.537
+7%since 2020
from 0.504 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.2%
Retail trade10.7%
Information9.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
Public administration4.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
Manufacturing1.6%
Finance & insurance1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
Education & health services0.8%
Construction0.5%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$169,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $154,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$776
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $732 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 71.9% in 2020
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−3%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(1,273)
Black3.3%(48)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(31)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other7%(102)
Diversity Score28.6%(417)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,385)
Black1.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(17)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other5.1%(76)
Diversity Score18.6%(280)
Diversity Score
19
−35%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.2 min
+2%since 2020
from 18.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Female
51.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 97.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 1,504 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 $53,250 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 $169,900, and the typical rent is about $776 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.0% 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 17.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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