Census tract · Middlesex County
Census Tract 56.02, Middlesex County, New Jersey
Census Tract 56.02, GEOID 34023005602, in Middlesex County, New Jersey, entirely within New Brunswick. 7,166 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,053); the 2020 Census counted 7,282.
Residents, 2020-2024
7,166
±1,053 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 7,282
Median household income
$76,106
±$27,772 (90% margin)
Middlesex County: $111,549
Median home value
$346,200
±$26,460 (90% margin)
Middlesex County: $462,900
Median gross rent
$1,805
±$152 (90% margin)
Middlesex County: $1,871
Where is Census Tract 56.02?
Census Tract 56.02 is one of 192 census tracts in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It covers 0.27 square miles of land, 27,172 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 34023005602, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| New Brunswick | 100% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 56.02: Tract 53 ($62,014), Tract 56.01 ($82,077), Tract 57 ($76,557), Tract 58 and Tract 93. 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 56.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 56.02's population at 7,166 (±1,053) in 1,668 households; the 2020 Census counted 7,282 residents and 1,772 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 56.02 | New Brunswick |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,166 ±1,053 | 56,345 |
| Households | 1,668 ±284 | 15,676 |
| Average household size | 4.29 ±0.62 | 3.13 |
| Housing units | 1,763 ±286 | 16,854 |
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 56.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 56.02 is 28.8 years old; 31.5% are under 18 and 4.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 90.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 4.7%. 53.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 56.02 | New Brunswick |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.8 ±3.5 | 24.8 |
| Under 18 years | 31.5% ±4.9 pts | 21.5% |
| 65 years and over | 4.7% ±1.6 pts | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 90.4% ±4.3 pts | 54.6% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±2.9 pts | 22.8% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±2.2 pts | 11.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 7.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 1.8% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% |
| Born outside the United States | 53.3% ±5.0 pts | 39.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 88.1% ±3.4 pts | 57.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 1.8% |
| With a disability | 6.8% ±3.1 pts | 9.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 36.3% ±5.8 pts | 22.6% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 60.6% ±8.2 pts | 67.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.5% ±5.6 pts | 23.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.2% ±2.4 pts | 10.3% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.9% ±4.5 pts | 77.6% |
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 56.02 earn?
Half of the 1,668 households in Census Tract 56.02 earn less than $76,106 a year (±$27,772), against $111,549 across Middlesex County: 161st highest of the county's 187 tracts with a reliable estimate. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 56.02 | New Brunswick |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,106 ±$27,772 | $65,810 |
| Mean household income | $98,644 ±$21,029 | $87,892 |
| Per capita income | $23,517 ±$4,617 | $25,416 |
| People below the poverty line | 23.1% ±10.8 pts | 32.0% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 33.0% ±18.2 pts | 43.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.7% ±9.5 pts | 20.9% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% ±3.3 pts | 94.9% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.1% ±5.8 pts | 88.1% |
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 56.02?
Owners occupy 28.4% of Census Tract 56.02's occupied homes and renters 71.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $346,200 by its owner (±$26,460). The median renter pays $1,805 a month including utilities, and 53.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 56.02 | New Brunswick |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $346,200 ±$26,460 | $353,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,805 ±$152 | $1,814 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.9% ±16.2 pts | 50.2% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,350 ±$244 | $2,195 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 28.4% ±7.7 pts | 21.4% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 71.6% ±7.7 pts | 78.6% |
| Housing units | 1,763 ±286 | 16,854 |
| Single-family detached homes | 39.1% ±12.1 pts | 21.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.5% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.7% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 9.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 43.5% ±11.6 pts | 25.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 31.6% ±10.5 pts | 26.4% |
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 56.02 get to work?
42.0% of Census Tract 56.02's workers drive alone and 5.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.2%.
| Measure | Tract 56.02 | New Brunswick |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 74.2% ±6.3 pts | 66.1% |
| Unemployment rate | 11.2% ±5.8 pts | 8.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 42.0% ±8.8 pts | 40.9% |
| Carpooled | 13.3% ±6.2 pts | 10.6% |
| Public transportation | 7.3% ±4.6 pts | 4.6% |
| Walked | 6.2% ±3.3 pts | 14.7% |
| Worked from home | 5.4% ±3.5 pts | 11.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.9 min ±3.9 | 23.3 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 56.02 compare with the other tracts in Middlesex County?
Among Middlesex County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 56.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Middlesex County | In New Brunswick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10th of 190 | 1st of 11 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 192 | 2nd of 11 |
| Median household income | 161st of 187 | 4th of 9 |
| Per capita income | 180th of 190 | 6th of 11 |
| Median home value | 173rd of 184 | 10th of 11 |
| Median gross rent | 95th of 161 | 4th of 11 |
| Poverty rate | 11th of 83 | 9th of 10 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 184th of 189 | 8th of 11 |
| Median age | 184th of 191 | 6th of 11 |
| Owner-occupied share | 169th of 183 | 5th of 10 |
The tracts next to it on Middlesex County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 82.07 | 158th | $78,107±$2,437 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 57 | 159th | $76,557±$34,581 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 78.01 | 160th | $76,266±$13,294 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 56.02 | 161st | $76,106±$27,772 |
| Tract 32.03 | 162nd | $75,030±$10,593 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 69 | 163rd | $72,575±$14,766 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 41 | 164th | $72,321±$18,497 · 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 56.02?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 56.02 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