Census Tract 96, Newark, New Jersey

Census Tract 96 is a Low-Income Community Opportunity Zone located in Newark, New Jersey .

This 0.4 square mile census tract has a population of approximately 5,400 and is one of 23 Opportunity Zones in Essex County .

The adjacent map shows the location of this Opportunity Zone in New Jersey.

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Census Tract 96 Demographics

The charts below illustrate how this Opportunity Zone compares to the broader city, county, and state on various socioeconomic indicators:

Median Household Income

$40K

This Opportunity Zone has a median household income of approximately $40,000 , which is 53% lower than the median household income for the state of New Jersey of $86,000 .

Poverty Rate

30%

The percentage of households below the poverty line in this Opportunity Zone is 30% , which is 21% higher than the rate for the state of New Jersey of 9.2% .

Median Home Value

$285K

This Opportunity Zone has a median home value of approximately $280,000 , which is 20% lower than the median home value for the state of New Jersey of $350,000 .

Education

80%

This Opportunity Zone has a percentage of population with high school diploma of approximately 80% , which is 10% lower than the rate for the state of New Jersey of 90% .

Median Age

28

This Opportunity Zone has a median age of approximately 28 , which is 30% lower than the median age for the state of New Jersey of 40 .

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