Census tract · Passaic County
Census Tract 1243.12, Passaic County, New Jersey
Census Tract 1243.12, GEOID 34031124312, in Passaic County, New Jersey, entirely within Clifton. 4,804 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±726); the 2020 Census counted 4,558.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,804
±726 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,558
Median household income
$147,450
±$56,277 (90% margin)
Passaic County: $87,522
Median home value
$570,700
±$55,604 (90% margin)
Passaic County: $459,500
Median gross rent
$2,445
±$770 (90% margin)
Passaic County: $1,621
Where is Census Tract 1243.12?
Census Tract 1243.12 is one of 120 census tracts in Passaic County, New Jersey. It covers 1.00 square miles of land, 4,558 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 34031124312, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Clifton | 100% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 1243.12: Tract 148 in Essex County ($166,680), Tract 161 in Essex County ($236,548), Tract 162 in Essex County ($250,000 or more), Tract 1242.02 ($132,647), Tract 1243.11 ($152,165), Tract 1243.23 ($65,000) and Tract 1540.04 ($126,471). 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 1243.12?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 1243.12's population at 4,804 (±726) in 1,839 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,558 residents and 1,731 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 1243.12 | Clifton |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,804 ±726 | 89,379 |
| Households | 1,839 ±213 | 33,614 |
| Average household size | 2.61 ±0.18 | 2.65 |
| Housing units | 1,839 ±213 | 34,611 |
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 1243.12?
The median resident of Census Tract 1243.12 is 42.2 years old; 18.7% are under 18 and 23.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.7%. 29.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 1243.12 | Clifton |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2 ±7.0 | 41.6 |
| Under 18 years | 18.7% ±4.2 pts | 19.7% |
| 65 years and over | 23.3% ±4.6 pts | 19.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.7% ±10.7 pts | 39.4% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.9% ±9.3 pts | 45.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.4 pts | 3.5% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 17.5% ±6.7 pts | 8.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±2.2 pts | 2.3% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 29.4% ±6.5 pts | 35.1% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 43.3% ±9.1 pts | 56.3% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.3% ±2.1 pts | 3.4% |
| With a disability | 10.2% ±2.6 pts | 12.0% |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.4% ±1.5 pts | 6.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.0% ±3.6 pts | 89.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 49.5% ±8.7 pts | 35.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.7% ±4.4 pts | 11.7% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.9% ±5.7 pts | 91.4% |
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 1243.12 earn?
Half of the 1,839 households in Census Tract 1243.12 earn less than $147,450 a year (±$56,277), against $87,522 across Passaic County: 15th highest of the county's 117 tracts with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Tract 1243.12 | Clifton |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $147,450 ±$56,277 | $98,237 |
| Mean household income | $217,794 ±$37,250 | $127,188 |
| Per capita income | $83,948 ±$13,729 | $47,587 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.0% ±6.2 pts | 7.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.0% ±15.2 pts | 7.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.9% ±1.5 pts | 10.5% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% ±1.6 pts | 94.4% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.8% ±2.1 pts | 91.3% |
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 1243.12?
Owners occupy 75.1% of Census Tract 1243.12's occupied homes and renters 24.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $570,700 by its owner (±$55,604). The median renter pays $2,445 a month including utilities, and 67.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 1243.12 | Clifton |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $570,700 ±$55,604 | $461,900 |
| Median gross rent | $2,445 ±$770 | $1,711 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 67.4% ±21.6 pts | 49.4% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,452 ±$254 | $3,004 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.1% ±9.7 pts | 59.6% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.9% ±9.7 pts | 40.4% |
| Housing units | 1,839 ±213 | 34,611 |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.6% ±7.0 pts | 46.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.0% ±2.9 pts | 2.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.0% ±5.0 pts | 31.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% ±3.0 pts | 10.0% |
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 1243.12 get to work?
67.0% of Census Tract 1243.12's workers drive alone and 19.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | Tract 1243.12 | Clifton |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.8% ±6.2 pts | 68.0% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% ±3.5 pts | 7.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 67.0% ±6.0 pts | 66.5% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 8.3% |
| Public transportation | 8.9% ±4.9 pts | 9.0% |
| Walked | 1.4% ±2.2 pts | 1.9% |
| Worked from home | 19.7% ±6.3 pts | 12.5% |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.9 min ±3.8 | 28.3 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 1243.12 compare with the other tracts in Passaic County?
Among Passaic County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 1243.12 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Passaic County | In Clifton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 38th of 120 | 10th of 18 |
| Residents per square mile | 87th of 120 | 16th of 18 |
| Median household income | 15th of 117 | 2nd of 18 |
| Per capita income | 2nd of 120 | 1st of 18 |
| Median home value | 16th of 109 | 2nd of 18 |
| Median gross rent | 4th of 114 | 1st of 18 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21st of 107 | 3rd of 18 |
| Median age | 33rd of 120 | 8th of 18 |
| Owner-occupied share | 32nd of 104 | 7th of 18 |
The tracts next to it on Passaic County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1964.01 | 12th | $151,117±$12,296 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2568.02 | 13th | $149,569±$33,186 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2167.01 | 14th | $149,304±$6,175 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1243.12 | 15th | $147,450±$56,277 |
| Tract 2462.03 | 16th | $144,708±$30,718 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1244.03 | 17th | $141,172±$11,045 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1540.03 | 18th | $140,461±$24,534 · 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 1243.12?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 1243.12 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