CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9304
North Carolina · Avery County · 4,612 residents · 52.786 sq mi
Notable rankings
#323lowest low rent in NC$774#373lowest low density in NC87.37/sq mi#381lowest low rent burden in NC21.7%#415lowest low poverty in NC4.6%TRACT SHAPE · Avery County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9304 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,381. Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 1,011 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $279,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 50% more than the Avery County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,612
−18%since 2020
from 5,623 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
87 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 107 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
−1%since 2020
from 43.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$92,381
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $46,573 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,665
+89%since 2020
from $16,232 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+24.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
−7%since 2020
from 0.433 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
Construction12.8%
Wholesale trade10.6%
Retail trade10.4%
Finance & insurance6.3%
Information5.3%
Manufacturing3.8%
Education & health services3.4%
Other services3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
Public administration2.1%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$279,900
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $125,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
12.4% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.7%
−46.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+13%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(4,449)
Black11.3%(633)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(323)
Asian0.6%(33)
Other3.3%(185)
Diversity Score44.6%(2,508)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(3,493)
Black10.8%(497)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(410)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(212)
Diversity Score50.6%(2,333)
Diversity Score
51
+13%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.5 min
+40%since 2020
from 18.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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
3.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
67.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
Female
32.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
Foreign born
7.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% 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 4,612 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 $92,381 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 $279,900.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.1% 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 4.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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