CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 18.01
North Carolina · Buncombe County · 3,172 residents · 3.292 sq mi
Notable rankings
#50highest old in NC#1571 US60.8 yrs#176highest rent burden in NC67.2%#208lowest short commute in NC17.8 min#322lowest low broadband in NC79.9%TRACT SHAPE · Buncombe County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 18.01 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,361. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $421,900. With a median age of 60.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,172
−6%since 2020
from 3,368 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
964 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 1,023 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
60.8
+11%since 2020
from 54.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,361
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,178 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,855
+8%since 2020
from $34,113 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−11%since 2020
from 0.480 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
Construction5.6%
Retail trade2.8%
Other services2.1%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Public administration1.1%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$421,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $290,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,337
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $935 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
30.6%
+20.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
−13%since 2020
from 7.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Census Tract 18.01 on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(2,755)
Black12%(404)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(40)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other4.5%(152)
Diversity Score39.3%(1,323)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(2,271)
Black10.2%(322)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(533)
Asian0.9%(30)
Other0.5%(16)
Diversity Score56.1%(1,779)
Diversity Score
56
+43%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.8 min
+9%since 2020
from 16.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 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
17.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
Female
54.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
Foreign born
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 97.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper
Places similar to Census Tract 18.01
Census Tract 2.01
Pop 3,229
Census Tract 515.02
Pop 3,132
Census Tract 5
Pop 3,103
Census Tract 139.01
Pop 3,283
Places similar to Census Tract 18.01Head to head
Compare Census Tract 18.01 to nearby tracts
CENSUS TRACT 18.01 VS
Census Tract 18.02
Income$92,917+36%
Home value$567,800+35%
Population5,685+79%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 18.01 VS
Census Tract 5
Income$113,214+66%
Home value$816,000+93%
Population3,700+17%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 18.01 VS
Census Tract 6
Income$64,458−6%
Home value$643,400+53%
Population1,972−38%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 18.01 VS
Census Tract 7
Income$82,083+20%
Home value$605,200+43%
Population1,349−57%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,172 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 $68,361 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 $421,900, and the typical rent is about $1,337 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 50.2% 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 18.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
Keep going
Explore from here
Containing area
Buncombe CountyOther census tracts in Buncombe County
Census Tract 30.02Census Tract 22.04Census Tract 22.05Census Tract 26.04Census Tract 23.03Census Tract 22.03Census Tract 30.03Census Tract 26.06Census Tract 20Census Tract 32.03Census Tract 25.05Census Tract 21.02Census Tract 18.02Census Tract 24.02Census Tract 23.05Census Tract 28.04DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024