Census tract · Somerset County
Census Tract 531.02, Somerset County, New Jersey
Census Tract 531.02, GEOID 34035053102, in Somerset County, New Jersey, entirely within Somerset and Franklin Township, Somerset County. 3,572 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±443); the 2020 Census counted 3,571.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,572
±443 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,571
Median household income
$81,458
±$21,550 (90% margin)
Somerset County: $140,374
Median home value
$482,500
±$31,589 (90% margin)
Somerset County: $552,100
Median gross rent
$2,018
±$160 (90% margin)
Somerset County: $2,033
Where is Census Tract 531.02?
Census Tract 531.02 is one of 74 census tracts in Somerset County, New Jersey. It covers 0.63 square miles of land, 5,668 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 34035053102, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Somerset | 100% |
| Franklin Township, Somerset County | 100% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 531.02: Tract 51 in Middlesex County ($46,442), Tract 88.01 in Middlesex County ($146,346), Tract 531.03 ($152,278), Tract 531.05 ($129,176) and Tract 532 ($109,082). 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 531.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 531.02's population at 3,572 (±443) in 1,742 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,571 residents and 1,621 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 531.02 | Somerset |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,572 ±443 | 22,720 |
| Households | 1,742 ±302 | 9,492 |
| Average household size | 2.05 ±0.22 | 2.35 |
| Housing units | 1,768 ±298 | 9,750 |
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 531.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 531.02 is 33.3 years old; 17.9% are under 18 and 16.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Asian residents at 33.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 30.1%. 30.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 531.02 | Somerset |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.3 ±5.9 | 41.3 |
| Under 18 years | 17.9% ±3.0 pts | 18.6% |
| 65 years and over | 16.4% ±4.6 pts | 17.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.8% ±4.3 pts | 11.6% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 24.2% ±6.8 pts | 32.7% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 30.1% ±8.0 pts | 28.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 33.9% ±9.0 pts | 23.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±3.3 pts | 3.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 30.6% ±7.2 pts | 29.1% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 33.1% ±6.9 pts | 32.3% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6% ±3.7 pts | 3.0% |
| With a disability | 7.8% ±3.0 pts | 10.0% |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.8% ±2.1 pts | 1.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.6% ±3.1 pts | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 60.5% ±8.5 pts | 62.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 27.5% ±6.6 pts | 26.2% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 75.8% ±8.5 pts | 85.3% |
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 531.02 earn?
Half of the 1,742 households in Census Tract 531.02 earn less than $81,458 a year (±$21,550), against $140,374 across Somerset County: 70th highest of the county's 74 tracts with a reliable estimate. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 531.02 | Somerset |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,458 ±$21,550 | $121,028 |
| Mean household income | $118,462 ±$27,022 | $143,976 |
| Per capita income | $56,303 ±$10,486 | $60,499 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.9% ±3.3 pts | 4.5% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.0% ±3.1 pts | 5.3% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.8% ±3.2 pts | 2.4% |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% ±1.0 pts | 99.0% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.9% ±3.7 pts | 97.8% |
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 531.02?
Owners occupy 27.0% of Census Tract 531.02's occupied homes and renters 73.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $482,500 by its owner (±$31,589). The median renter pays $2,018 a month including utilities, and 54.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 531.02 | Somerset |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $482,500 ±$31,589 | $438,800 |
| Median gross rent | $2,018 ±$160 | $2,121 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.9% ±15.8 pts | 45.8% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,712 ±$280 | $2,674 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 27.0% ±7.1 pts | 72.9% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 73.0% ±7.1 pts | 27.1% |
| Housing units | 1,768 ±298 | 9,750 |
| Single-family detached homes | 30.8% ±6.6 pts | 48.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 2.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 2.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1% ±3.7 pts | 3.7% |
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 531.02 get to work?
66.6% of Census Tract 531.02's workers drive alone and 13.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.4 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 531.02 | Somerset |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.7% ±6.0 pts | 71.4% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±3.1 pts | 3.8% |
| Drove alone to work | 66.6% ±10.5 pts | 66.1% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% ±7.8 pts | 5.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.2% ±4.2 pts | 6.6% |
| Walked | 4.0% ±5.0 pts | 1.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.8% ±6.3 pts | 20.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.4 min ±4.3 | 35.3 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 531.02 compare with the other tracts in Somerset County?
Among Somerset County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 531.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Somerset County | In Somerset |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 55th of 74 | 4th of 4 |
| Residents per square mile | 16th of 74 | 1st of 4 |
| Median household income | 70th of 74 | 4th of 4 |
| Per capita income | 53rd of 74 | 4th of 4 |
| Median home value | 44th of 74 | 2nd of 4 |
| Median gross rent | 40th of 65 | 3rd of 3 |
| Poverty rate | 17th of 31 | 1st of 3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37th of 74 | 3rd of 4 |
| Median age | 72nd of 74 | 4th of 4 |
| Owner-occupied share | 71st of 74 | 4th of 4 |
The tracts next to it on Somerset County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 502 | 67th | $93,884±$21,206 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 512 | 68th | $91,417±$29,757 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 501 | 69th | $87,525±$20,098 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 531.02 | 70th | $81,458±$21,550 |
| Tract 511 | 71st | $78,333±$17,905 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 516 | 72nd | $74,394±$19,954 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 517 | 73rd | $67,321±$21,551 · 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 531.02?
Every figure for Census Tract 531.02 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