CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9707.02
North Carolina · Ashe County · 2,480 residents · 40.469 sq mi
Notable rankings
#72lowest low rent burden in NC4.1%#245lowest low density in NC61.28/sq mi#319highest old in NC50.5 yrs#413highest commute in NC30.6 minTRACT SHAPE · Ashe County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9707.02 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,315. Population has grown 34% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $340,000. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% more than the Ashe County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,480
+34%since 2020
from 1,846 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
61 / sq mi
+34%since 2020
from 46 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
50.5
−12%since 2020
from 57.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,315
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $49,018 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,635
−11%since 2020
from $40,191 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−21%since 2020
from 0.494 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.9%
Finance & insurance8.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
Construction5.8%
Wholesale trade5.4%
Retail trade5.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$340,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $206,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,196
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 99.0% in 2020
6.7% rent
Vacancy rate
32.8%
−16.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+12%since 2020
from 4.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,738)
Black0.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(35)
Diversity Score14%(259)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,377)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(82)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score10%(249)
Diversity Score
10
−28%since 2020
from 14 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.6 min
+4%since 2020
from 29.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Female
51.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Foreign born
5.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,480 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $72,315 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $340,000, and the typical rent is about $1,196 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 8.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Ashe CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024