Census tract · Hudson County
Census Tract 29, Hudson County, New Jersey
Census Tract 29, GEOID 34017002900, in Hudson County, New Jersey, entirely within Jersey City. 3,860 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±490); the 2020 Census counted 3,990.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,860
±490 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,990
Median household income
$99,636
±$21,668 (90% margin)
Hudson County: $91,795
Median home value
$436,300
±$62,161 (90% margin)
Hudson County: $539,700
Median gross rent
$1,757
±$200 (90% margin)
Hudson County: $1,894
Where is Census Tract 29?
Census Tract 29 is one of 183 census tracts in Hudson County, New Jersey. It covers 0.08 square miles of land, 51,154 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 34017002900, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Jersey City | 100% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 29: Tract 18 ($64,524), Tract 20.01 ($71,014), Tract 20.02 ($70,554), Tract 27 ($54,333), Tract 28 ($71,400) and Tract 30 ($54,615). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 29?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 29's population at 3,860 (±490) in 1,630 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,990 residents and 1,685 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 29 | Jersey City |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,860±490 | 294,078 |
| Households | 1,630±191 | 125,223 |
| Average household size | 2.22±0.19 | 2.33 |
| Housing units | 1,786±208 | 135,231 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 29?
The median resident of Census Tract 29 is 36.6 years old; 12.2% are under 18 and 8.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Asian residents at 38.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 28.1%. 47.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 29 | Jersey City |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6±5.1 | 34.7 |
| Under 18 years | 12.2%±3.5 pts | 19.7% |
| 65 years and over | 8.8%±2.8 pts | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.8%±7.4 pts | 25.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 28.1%±7.7 pts | 23.5% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.2%±4.0 pts | 19.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 38.1%±7.6 pts | 26.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±4.0 pts | 3.7% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±3.7 pts | 1.2% |
| Born outside the United States | 47.0%±7.9 pts | 41.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 53.7%±10.0 pts | 50.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.1%±3.5 pts | 1.7% |
| With a disability | 3.8%±2.5 pts | 7.8% |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.5%±4.0 pts | 8.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2%±2.9 pts | 90.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 63.8%±8.4 pts | 54.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 34.3%±8.7 pts | 24.9% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.0%±6.8 pts | 87.1% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 29 earn?
Half of the 1,630 households in Census Tract 29 earn less than $99,636 a year (±$21,668), against $91,795 across Hudson County: 66th highest of the county's 175 tracts with a reliable estimate. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 29 | Jersey City |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $99,636±$21,668 | $97,710 |
| Mean household income | $130,066±$15,677 | $143,106 |
| Per capita income | $55,273±$6,786 | $60,429 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.4%±7.3 pts | 15.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.0%±20.3 pts | 22.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.3%±5.3 pts | 14.5% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5%±1.4 pts | 95.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5%±7.4 pts | 92.5% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 29?
Owners occupy 37.0% of Census Tract 29's occupied homes and renters 63.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $436,300 by its owner (±$62,161). The median renter pays $1,757 a month including utilities, and 35.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 29 | Jersey City |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $436,300±$62,161 | $566,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,757±$200 | $2,007 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.0%±12.2 pts | 35.4% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,882±$706 | $3,291 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 37.0%±7.9 pts | 27.9% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 63.0%±7.9 pts | 72.1% |
| Housing units | 1,786±208 | 135,231 |
| Single-family detached homes | 12.9%±5.6 pts | 7.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±2.5 pts | 0.1% |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.2%±5.0 pts | 2.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.5%±3.9 pts | 15.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 54.4%±9.1 pts | 29.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 52.1%±10.3 pts | 40.3% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 29 get to work?
12.4% of Census Tract 29's workers drive alone and 27.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 38.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.2%.
| Measure | Tract 29 | Jersey City |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.8%±5.0 pts | 70.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2%±3.3 pts | 5.5% |
| Drove alone to work | 12.4%±6.2 pts | 26.1% |
| Carpooled | 10.4%±10.8 pts | 4.2% |
| Public transportation | 39.8%±10.3 pts | 36.1% |
| Walked | 6.9%±4.5 pts | 5.5% |
| Worked from home | 27.8%±10.5 pts | 24.7% |
| Mean travel time to work | 38.6 min±6.3 | 36.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 29 compare with the other tracts in Hudson County?
Among Hudson County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 29 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Hudson County | In Jersey City |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 90th of 181 | 38th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 41st of 183 | 8th of 77 |
| Median household income | 66th of 175 | 32nd of 73 |
| Per capita income | 58th of 180 | 29th of 75 |
| Median home value | 141st of 172 | 60th of 69 |
| Median gross rent | 90th of 181 | 39th of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 75th of 132 | 34th of 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47th of 181 | 23rd of 75 |
| Median age | 91st of 181 | 28th of 75 |
| Owner-occupied share | 60th of 175 | 22nd of 70 |
The tracts next to it on Hudson County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 66 | 63rd | $102,446±$27,201 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 3 | 64th | $101,765±$15,560 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 48 | 65th | $100,583±$19,628 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 29 | 66th | $99,636±$21,668 |
| Tract 199 | 67th | $99,341±$19,326 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 41.02 | 68th | $98,529±$57,944 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 101 | 69th | $96,829±$12,417 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 29?
Every figure for Census Tract 29 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections