East Orange City PUMA, NJ

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2021 Population

206,517

8% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.9

0.843% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16%

0.695% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$60,089

9.16% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$319,600

6.21% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

95,930

8.05% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, East Orange City PUMA, NJ had a population of 207k people with a median age of 35.9 and a median household income of $60,089. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of East Orange City PUMA, NJ grew from 191,216 to 206,517, a 8% increase and its median household income grew from $55,046 to $60,089, a 9.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in East Orange City PUMA, NJ are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (67.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (13.7%), Other (Hispanic) (6.1%), White (Hispanic) (3.5%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.75%).

28.9% of the households in East Orange City PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

86.9% of the residents in East Orange City PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Essex County (South Central)--East Orange City PUMA, NJ are Seton Hall University (3,108 degrees awarded in 2021), Best Care College (98 degrees), and National Career Institute (72 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in East Orange City PUMA, NJ was $319,600, and the homeownership rate was 34.8%.

Most people in East Orange City PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.5 minutes. The average car ownership in East Orange City PUMA, NJ was 1 car per household.

East Orange City PUMA, NJ borders Newark City (North & East) PUMA, NJ, Newark City (Southwest) PUMA, NJ, Essex County (Northeast) PUMA, NJ, Essex County (Northwest) PUMA, NJ, Essex County (Southwest) PUMA, NJ, and Roselle Park Borough PUMA, NJ.

United States New Jersey

Population & Diversity

East Orange City PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 207k people, from which 86.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 30.8% of East Orange City PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (63.5k people).

In 2021, there were 4.91 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (139k people) in East Orange City PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 12.6k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in East Orange City PUMA, NJ are Spanish (19,491 households), Haitian (17,753 households), and Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (7,036 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

109,002

Women

52.8%

97,558

Men

47.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 206,560 inhabitants, with 47.2% men, and 52.8% women.

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Citizenship

86.9%

2021 Citizenship

87.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 86.9% of East Orange City PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in East Orange City PUMA, NJ was 87.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in East Orange City PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in East Orange City PUMA, NJ

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
139k ± 2.83k
White (Non-Hispanic)
28.3k ± 1.37k
Other (Hispanic)
12.6k ± 2.15k

13.4%

Hispanic Population

27.6k people

13.4% of the people in East Orange City PUMA, NJ are hispanic (27.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in East Orange City PUMA, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Haiti
14,199 ± 2,823 people
Jamaica
10,026 ± 2,398 people
Guyana
5,600 ± 1,812 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of East Orange City PUMA, NJ was Haiti, the natal country of 14,199 East Orange City PUMA, NJ residents, followed by Jamaica with 10,026 and Guyana with 5,600.

Foreign-Born Population

30.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

63.5k people

29.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

56.8k people

As of 2021, 30.8% of East Orange City PUMA, NJ residents (63.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in East Orange City PUMA, NJ was 29.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in East Orange City PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
19,491 households (10.2%)
Haitian
17,753 households (9.28%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
7,036 households (3.68%)

28.9% of the households in East Orange City PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in East Orange City PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 10.2% of the households in East Orange City PUMA, NJ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,498 ± 277
Gulf War (2001-)
729 ± 192
Gulf War (1990s)
656 ± 203

East Orange City PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.05 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of East Orange City PUMA, NJ employs 95.9k people. The largest industries in East Orange City PUMA, NJ are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,042 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,532 people), and Construction (4,222 people), and the highest paying industries are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($334,888), Periodical, book, & directory publishers ($225,481), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($224,989).

Males in East Orange City PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $59,778. The income inequality in East Orange City PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.49, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

46,576

Women

52.5%

42,205

Men

47.5%

The workforce of East Orange City PUMA, NJ in 2020 was 88,781 people, with 52.5% woman, and 47.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in East Orange City PUMA, NJ.

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Occupations

95.9k

2021 Value

8.05%

1 Year growth

± 8.05%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in East Orange City PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 8.05%, from 88.8k employees to 95.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in East Orange City PUMA, NJ, are Nursing assistants (2,572 people), Janitors & building cleaners (2,451 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,446 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of East Orange City PUMA, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

95.9k

2021 Value

8.05%

1 Year growth

± 8.05%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in East Orange City PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 8.05%, from 88.8k employees to 95.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in East Orange City PUMA, NJ, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,042 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,532 people), and Construction (4,222 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of East Orange City PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in East Orange City PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,329

Median earning men ± $1,824

$37,053

Median earning women ± $1,333

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($102,422), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,417), and Public Administration ($68,408).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,882), Construction ($61,265), and Information ($57,944).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for East Orange City PUMA, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in East Orange City PUMA, NJ awarded 3,278 degrees. The student population of East Orange City PUMA, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,319 male students and 5,720 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in East Orange City PUMA, NJ are White (1,538 and 48.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (428 and 13.6%), Black or African American (385 and 12.2%), and Asian (368 and 11.7%).

The largest universities in East Orange City PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Seton Hall University (3,108 and 94.8%), Best Care College (98 and 2.99%), and National Career Institute (72 and 2.2%).

The most popular majors in Essex County (South Central)--East Orange City PUMA, NJ are General Business Administration & Management (312 and 9.52%), Law (223 and 6.8%), and General Finance (163 and 4.97%).

The median tuition cost in Essex County (South Central)--East Orange City PUMA, NJ for private four year colleges is $44,420.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in East Orange City PUMA, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 9.41%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 10,039 (43% men and 57% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 10,039 students enrolled in East Orange City PUMA, NJ, 43% men and 57% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,182 records, of which 54.6% were women and 45.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Finance
163 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
154 degree-majors awarded
Humanistic Studies
144 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Essex County (South Central)--East Orange City PUMA, NJ was General Finance with 163 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Essex County (South Central)--East Orange City PUMA, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Seton Hall University
3,108 degrees awarded
Best Care College
98 degrees awarded
National Career Institute
72 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Seton Hall University with 3,108 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,375 men were awarded degrees from institutions in East Orange City PUMA, NJ, which is 0.723 times less than the 1,903 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,538 degrees mean that there were 3.59 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 428 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($44,420) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,460) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.24% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.42% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of East Orange City PUMA, NJ in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (48.9k), Some college (34.5k), and Bachelors Degree (28.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in East Orange City PUMA, NJ was $319,600 in 2021, which is 1.31 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $300,900 to $319,600, a 6.21% increase. The homeownership rate in East Orange City PUMA, NJ is 34.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in East Orange City PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 34.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in East Orange City PUMA, NJ is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in East Orange City PUMA, NJ is $60,089. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in East Orange City PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

Housing

Property

$319,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$14,693

$25,995

Median Property Taxes

±$1,025

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In East Orange City PUMA, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in East Orange City PUMA, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

34.8%

Homeownership

2021

58.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 34.8% of the housing units in East Orange City PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 34.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in East Orange City PUMA, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in East Orange City PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in East Orange City PUMA, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,089

Median Household Income

± $2,352

74.6k

Number of Households

± 2,474

In 2021, the median household income of the 74.6k households in East Orange City PUMA, NJ grew to $60,089 from the previous year's value of $55,046.

The following chart displays the households in East Orange City PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.49

2021 Wage GINI in East Orange City PUMA, NJ

0.485

2020 Wage GINI in East Orange City PUMA, NJ

In 2021, the income inequality in East Orange City PUMA, NJ was 0.49 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.04% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for East Orange City PUMA, NJ was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in East Orange City PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in East Orange City PUMA, NJ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (54.5%)
Public Transit (22.4%)
Worked At Home (8.76%)

In 2021, 54.5% of workers in East Orange City PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (22.4%) and those who worked at home (8.76%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

34.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in East Orange City PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (34.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 6.8% of the workforce in East Orange City PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in East Orange City PUMA, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in East Orange City PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in East Orange City PUMA, NJ have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in East Orange City PUMA, NJ (32.2k out of 202k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in East Orange City PUMA, NJ is Black, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.6% of the population of East Orange City PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 45.2% on employee plans, 24.8% on Medicaid, 9.08% on Medicare, 7.93% on non-group plans, and 0.608% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26% under 18 years, 23% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.4%

Uninsured

45.2%

Employer Coverage

24.8%

Medicaid

9.08%

Medicare

7.93%

Non-Group

0.608%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in East Orange City PUMA, NJ grew by 1.37% from 12.2% to 12.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in East Orange City PUMA, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.