Census tract · Passaic County
Census Tract 2461.02, Passaic County, New Jersey
Census Tract 2461.02, GEOID 34031246102, in Passaic County, New Jersey, entirely within Preakness and Wayne Township. 3,304 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±830); the 2020 Census counted 2,794.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,304
±830 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,794
Median household income
$100,633
±$7,537 (90% margin)
Passaic County: $87,522
Median home value
$256,300
±$17,597 (90% margin)
Passaic County: $459,500
Median gross rent
$2,119
±$118 (90% margin)
Passaic County: $1,621
Where is Census Tract 2461.02?
Census Tract 2461.02 is one of 120 census tracts in Passaic County, New Jersey. It covers 0.25 square miles of land, 11,131 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 34031246102, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Preakness | 100% |
| Wayne Township | 100% |
3 census tracts border Census Tract 2461.02: Tract 2460.01 ($113,409), Tract 2461.01 ($165,792) and Tract 2461.03 ($154,000). 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 2461.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 2461.02's population at 3,304 (±830) in 1,391 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,794 residents and 1,490 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 2461.02 | Preakness |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,304 ±830 | 18,520 |
| Households | 1,391 ±186 | 6,602 |
| Average household size | 2.38 ±0.35 | 2.76 |
| Housing units | 1,472 ±183 | 6,759 |
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 2461.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 2461.02 is 35.7 years old; 28.7% are under 18 and 10.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 46.6%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 25.3%. 31.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 2461.02 | Preakness |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 ±1.9 | 41.0 |
| Under 18 years | 28.7% ±8.2 pts | 23.7% |
| 65 years and over | 10.1% ±4.4 pts | 20.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.7% ±7.4 pts | 13.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 46.6% ±9.2 pts | 69.6% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.1% ±6.0 pts | 3.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 25.3% ±12.2 pts | 12.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 1.6% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 31.2% ±8.6 pts | 21.8% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 47.1% ±11.4 pts | 34.1% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.1% ±1.7 pts | 2.9% |
| With a disability | 3.6% ±1.9 pts | 7.5% |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7% ±3.7 pts | 2.5% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.7% ±1.8 pts | 95.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 57.6% ±6.2 pts | 57.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.0% ±6.6 pts | 24.1% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.7% ±4.0 pts | 93.9% |
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 2461.02 earn?
Half of the 1,391 households in Census Tract 2461.02 earn less than $100,633 a year (±$7,537), against $87,522 across Passaic County: 49th highest of the county's 117 tracts with a reliable estimate. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 2461.02 | Preakness |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,633 ±$7,537 | $133,205 |
| Mean household income | $116,434 ±$16,704 | $158,402 |
| Per capita income | $50,436 ±$10,022 | $57,082 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.2% ±3.2 pts | 3.3% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.3% ±2.4 pts | 1.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.5% ±4.2 pts | 5.3% |
| Households with a computer | 99.7% ±0.5 pts | 95.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.6% ±3.3 pts | 92.9% |
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 2461.02?
Owners occupy 26.3% of Census Tract 2461.02's occupied homes and renters 73.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $256,300 by its owner (±$17,597). The median renter pays $2,119 a month including utilities, and 24.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 2461.02 | Preakness |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $256,300 ±$17,597 | $617,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,119 ±$118 | $1,918 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.6% ±10.5 pts | 40.9% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,681 ±$107 | $3,542 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 26.3% ±7.1 pts | 70.6% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 73.7% ±7.1 pts | 29.4% |
| Housing units | 1,472 ±183 | 6,759 |
| Single-family detached homes | 4.8% ±2.9 pts | 54.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.2% ±3.9 pts | 2.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 3.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0% ±2.6 pts | 6.0% |
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 2461.02 get to work?
76.1% of Census Tract 2461.02's workers drive alone and 10.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.5%.
| Measure | Tract 2461.02 | Preakness |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 80.6% ±6.4 pts | 66.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% ±2.1 pts | 4.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 76.1% ±8.5 pts | 70.2% |
| Carpooled | 3.8% ±3.9 pts | 6.8% |
| Public transportation | 8.6% ±7.1 pts | 5.1% |
| Walked | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.8% |
| Worked from home | 10.6% ±5.1 pts | 16.9% |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.7 min ±4.1 | 29.8 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 2461.02 compare with the other tracts in Passaic County?
Among Passaic County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 2461.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Passaic County | In Preakness |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 99th of 120 | 4th of 5 |
| Residents per square mile | 63rd of 120 | 1st of 5 |
| Median household income | 49th of 117 | 5th of 5 |
| Per capita income | 39th of 120 | 5th of 5 |
| Median home value | 103rd of 109 | 5th of 5 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 114 | 3rd of 5 |
| Poverty rate | 67th of 71 | 3rd of 3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10th of 107 | 4th of 5 |
| Median age | 72nd of 120 | 4th of 5 |
| Owner-occupied share | 87th of 104 | 5th of 5 |
The tracts next to it on Passaic County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1540.06 | 46th | $102,848±$30,955 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1247 | 47th | $102,705±$44,487 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1434.02 | 48th | $101,534±$24,908 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2461.02 | 49th | $100,633±$7,537 |
| Tract 2568.03 | 50th | $95,789±$21,569 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1801.01 | 51st | $95,238±$23,177 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1831.02 | 52nd | $93,563±$21,926 · 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 2461.02?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 2461.02 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is 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