Census tract · Hudson County
Census Tract 138, Hudson County, New Jersey
Census Tract 138, GEOID 34017013800, in Hudson County, New Jersey, entirely within Harrison. 5,347 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±496); the 2020 Census counted 4,944.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,347
±496 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,944
Median household income
$127,224
±$19,692 (90% margin)
Hudson County: $91,795
Median home value
$469,600
±$51,035 (90% margin)
Hudson County: $539,700
Median gross rent
$2,736
±$113 (90% margin)
Hudson County: $1,894
Where is Census Tract 138?
Census Tract 138 is one of 183 census tracts in Hudson County, New Jersey. It covers 0.29 square miles of land, 16,816 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 34017013800, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Harrison | 100% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 138: Tract 79 in Essex County ($62,661), Tract 80 in Essex County ($83,208), Tract 229 in Essex County ($62,891), Tract 136 ($63,559), Tract 137 ($70,855) and Tract 139 ($124,113). 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 138?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 138's population at 5,347 (±496) in 2,891 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,944 residents and 2,680 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 138 | Harrison |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,347 ±496 | 20,369 |
| Households | 2,891 ±261 | 9,389 |
| Average household size | 1.85 ±0.12 | 2.17 |
| Housing units | 3,242 ±257 | 10,062 |
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 138?
The median resident of Census Tract 138 is 32.3 years old; 8.7% are under 18 and 9.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Asian residents at 41.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.0%. 53.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 138 | Harrison |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3 ±0.9 | 33.8 |
| Under 18 years | 8.7% ±2.9 pts | 16.9% |
| 65 years and over | 9.8% ±2.8 pts | 11.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.0% ±5.1 pts | 39.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 19.5% ±5.1 pts | 27.2% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.3% ±5.7 pts | 3.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 41.9% ±9.4 pts | 22.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±5.6 pts | 4.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.9% |
| Born outside the United States | 53.3% ±6.5 pts | 54.5% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 57.9% ±7.4 pts | 66.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.7% ±1.1 pts | 2.4% |
| With a disability | 8.1% ±4.2 pts | 7.8% |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1% ±2.4 pts | 17.6% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.6% ±2.7 pts | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 71.2% ±6.2 pts | 50.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 41.0% ±7.1 pts | 27.2% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 73.0% ±7.0 pts | 84.3% |
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 138 earn?
Half of the 2,891 households in Census Tract 138 earn less than $127,224 a year (±$19,692), against $91,795 across Hudson County: 44th highest of the county's 175 tracts with a reliable estimate. 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 138 | Harrison |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $127,224 ±$19,692 | $93,013 |
| Mean household income | $143,200 ±$17,732 | $115,740 |
| Per capita income | $75,520 ±$10,840 | $51,945 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.0% ±1.6 pts | 11.8% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±9.2 pts | 16.8% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 8.4% |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% ±2.9 pts | 94.7% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.9% ±3.1 pts | 92.2% |
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 138?
Owners occupy 10.7% of Census Tract 138's occupied homes and renters 89.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $469,600 by its owner (±$51,035). The median renter pays $2,736 a month including utilities, and 23.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 138 | Harrison |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $469,600 ±$51,035 | $505,800 |
| Median gross rent | $2,736 ±$113 | $2,226 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.5% ±6.4 pts | 32.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,875 ±$370 | $2,802 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 10.7% ±4.2 pts | 21.1% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 89.3% ±4.2 pts | 78.9% |
| Housing units | 3,242 ±257 | 10,062 |
| Single-family detached homes | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 6.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.4% |
| Built 2020 or later | 17.0% ±6.4 pts | 7.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 59.0% ±8.1 pts | 31.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 19.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 26.3% ±8.9 pts | 28.1% |
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 138 get to work?
25.0% of Census Tract 138's workers drive alone and 30.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 42.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.5%.
| Measure | Tract 138 | Harrison |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 82.9% ±3.8 pts | 75.1% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% ±1.7 pts | 5.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 25.0% ±7.4 pts | 31.3% |
| Carpooled | 3.6% ±2.4 pts | 7.2% |
| Public transportation | 37.6% ±8.6 pts | 29.4% |
| Walked | 1.7% ±1.5 pts | 6.5% |
| Worked from home | 30.0% ±6.5 pts | 19.8% |
| Mean travel time to work | 42.0 min ±2.8 | 40.7 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 138 compare with the other tracts in Hudson County?
Among Hudson County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 138 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Hudson County | In Harrison |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27th of 181 | 1st of 5 |
| Residents per square mile | 148th of 183 | 4th of 5 |
| Median household income | 44th of 175 | 1st of 5 |
| Per capita income | 42nd of 180 | 1st of 5 |
| Median home value | 118th of 172 | 4th of 5 |
| Median gross rent | 25th of 181 | 1st of 5 |
| Poverty rate | 131st of 132 | 5th of 5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40th of 181 | 1st of 5 |
| Median age | 156th of 181 | 5th of 5 |
| Owner-occupied share | 164th of 175 | 5th of 5 |
The tracts next to it on Hudson County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 141.01 | 41st | $131,015±$25,623 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 23 | 42nd | $129,000±$26,466 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 54 | 43rd | $127,813±$34,116 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 138 | 44th | $127,224±$19,692 |
| Tract 1.01 | 45th | $125,769±$47,107 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 139 | 46th | $124,113±$24,328 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 61.01 | 47th | $123,320±$18,254 · 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 138?
Every figure for Census Tract 138 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