CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 22.05
North Carolina · Buncombe County · 7,471 residents · 4.416 sq mi
Notable rankings
#127highest population in NC7,471#467lowest low poverty in NC5.0%#500highest WFH in NC24.6%TRACT SHAPE · Buncombe County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 22.05 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,552. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $379,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% 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
7,471
+8%since 2020
from 6,896 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,692 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 1,562 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+3%since 2020
from 40.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$88,552
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $82,005 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,997
+52%since 2020
from $33,654 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
+36%since 2020
from 0.346 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
Other services10.1%
Wholesale trade7%
Retail trade7%
Public administration7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Education & health services2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$379,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $260,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,383
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,232 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
25.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
−25.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+35%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(5,747)
Black1.2%(80)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(391)
Asian6%(412)
Other3.9%(266)
Diversity Score37.1%(2,561)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(6,096)
Black0.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(579)
Asian1.5%(113)
Other8.8%(661)
Diversity Score40%(2,990)
Diversity Score
40
+8%since 2020
from 37 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.4 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 23.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.1%
−20.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% 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
24.6%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Female
49.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Foreign born
4.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% 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 7,471 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 $88,552 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 $379,500, and the typical rent is about $1,383 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 46.2% 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 5.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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