CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 25.06
North Carolina · Buncombe County · 3,827 residents · 4.49 sq mi
Notable rankings
#180lowest low income in NC$39,974#393highest high poverty in NC23.7%#432highest foreign-born in NC14.8%#461lowest low broadband in NC82.3%TRACT SHAPE · Buncombe County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 25.06 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,974. Population has grown 16% since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $287,600. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Buncombe County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,827
+16%since 2020
from 3,306 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
852 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 736 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+22%since 2020
from 30.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,974
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $37,961 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,479
+52%since 2020
from $16,786 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+22.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+25%since 2020
from 0.356 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.3%
Information10.7%
Retail trade10.3%
Other services4.6%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Public administration1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Construction1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Education & health services0.5%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$287,600
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $158,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$976
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $804 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
52.4% rent
Vacancy rate
30.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.2
+72%since 2020
from 4.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(2,264)
Black12.8%(423)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(541)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(78)
Diversity Score60.9%(2,014)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(2,537)
Black7.7%(294)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(818)
Asian0.8%(32)
Other3.8%(146)
Diversity Score63.4%(2,427)
Diversity Score
63
+4%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 77.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.2 min
+13%since 2020
from 22.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% 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
6.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.0%
+27.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Female
56.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Foreign born
14.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% 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 3,827 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 $39,974 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 $287,600, and the typical rent is about $976 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.9% 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 23.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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