Census tract · Hudson County
Census Tract 42, Hudson County, New Jersey
Census Tract 42, GEOID 34017004200, in Hudson County, New Jersey, entirely within Jersey City. 5,297 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,235); the 2020 Census counted 5,100.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,297
±1,235 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,100
Median household income
$60,337
±$29,301 (90% margin)
Hudson County: $91,795
Median home value
$543,600
±$73,454 (90% margin)
Hudson County: $539,700
Median gross rent
$1,442
±$156 (90% margin)
Hudson County: $1,894
Where is Census Tract 42?
Census Tract 42 is one of 183 census tracts in Hudson County, New Jersey. It covers 0.12 square miles of land, 44,348 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 34017004200, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Jersey City | 100% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 42: Tract 40 ($60,964), Tract 41.02 ($98,529), Tract 41.03 ($84,867), Tract 43 ($92,829), Tract 44 and Tract 49 ($80,625). 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 42?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 42's population at 5,297 (±1,235) in 1,941 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,100 residents and 1,948 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 42 | Jersey City |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,297 ±1,235 | 294,078 |
| Households | 1,941 ±218 | 125,223 |
| Average household size | 2.72 ±0.50 | 2.33 |
| Housing units | 2,036 ±221 | 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 42?
The median resident of Census Tract 42 is 36.5 years old; 25.9% are under 18 and 10.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 34.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 32.4%. 45.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 42 | Jersey City |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 ±2.0 | 34.7 |
| Under 18 years | 25.9% ±8.9 pts | 19.7% |
| 65 years and over | 10.6% ±4.3 pts | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 34.9% ±16.2 pts | 25.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 16.0% ±12.1 pts | 23.5% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 32.4% ±13.4 pts | 19.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.6% ±6.4 pts | 26.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±3.9 pts | 3.7% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±3.9 pts | 1.2% |
| Born outside the United States | 45.6% ±9.4 pts | 41.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 52.1% ±12.6 pts | 50.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.7% |
| With a disability | 11.6% ±5.4 pts | 7.8% |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.7% ±6.0 pts | 8.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.8% ±6.5 pts | 90.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.9% ±8.5 pts | 54.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.3% ±6.8 pts | 24.9% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.5% ±7.7 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 42 earn?
Half of the 1,941 households in Census Tract 42 earn less than $60,337 a year (±$29,301), against $91,795 across Hudson County: 144th highest of the county's 175 tracts with a reliable estimate. 32.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 42 | Jersey City |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,337 ±$29,301 | $97,710 |
| Mean household income | $66,712 ±$13,932 | $143,106 |
| Per capita income | $25,256 ±$7,564 | $60,429 |
| People below the poverty line | 32.0% ±16.1 pts | 15.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 40.6% ±31.1 pts | 22.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.8% ±11.8 pts | 14.5% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% ±5.2 pts | 95.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.9% ±8.3 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 42?
Owners occupy 22.5% of Census Tract 42's occupied homes and renters 77.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $543,600 by its owner (±$73,454). The median renter pays $1,442 a month including utilities, and 41.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 42 | Jersey City |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $543,600 ±$73,454 | $566,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,442 ±$156 | $2,007 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.2% ±14.7 pts | 35.4% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,539 ±$606 | $3,291 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 22.5% ±9.2 pts | 27.9% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 77.5% ±9.2 pts | 72.1% |
| Housing units | 2,036 ±221 | 135,231 |
| Single-family detached homes | 11.8% ±7.8 pts | 7.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.1% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 2.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.1% ±9.4 pts | 15.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.5% ±10.6 pts | 29.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 51.3% ±11.9 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 42 get to work?
35.0% of Census Tract 42's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 41.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.6%.
| Measure | Tract 42 | Jersey City |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.8% ±10.7 pts | 70.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 11.6% ±7.0 pts | 5.5% |
| Drove alone to work | 35.0% ±13.6 pts | 26.1% |
| Carpooled | 1.7% ±2.8 pts | 4.2% |
| Public transportation | 27.8% ±15.7 pts | 36.1% |
| Walked | 8.7% ±10.7 pts | 5.5% |
| Worked from home | 21.9% ±16.3 pts | 24.7% |
| Mean travel time to work | 41.2 min ±8.8 | 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 42 compare with the other tracts in Hudson County?
Among Hudson County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 42 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Hudson County | In Jersey City |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28th of 181 | 11th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 58th of 183 | 18th of 77 |
| Median household income | 144th of 175 | 63rd of 73 |
| Per capita income | 166th of 180 | 69th of 75 |
| Median home value | 76th of 172 | 41st of 69 |
| Median gross rent | 161st of 181 | 64th of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 11th of 132 | 6th of 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 137th of 181 | 64th of 75 |
| Median age | 93rd of 181 | 29th of 75 |
| Owner-occupied share | 125th of 175 | 50th of 70 |
The tracts next to it on Hudson County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 31.02 | 141st | $61,611±$21,635 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 40 | 142nd | $60,964±$23,629 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 60 | 143rd | $60,842±$11,370 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 42 | 144th | $60,337±$29,301 |
| Tract 71 | 145th | $60,265±$16,559 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 170 | 146th | $60,078±$9,034 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 158.02 | 147th | $58,431±$28,275 · 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 42?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 42 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
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