CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 31.08
North Carolina · Buncombe County · 2,168 residents · 16.916 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1highest old in NC#202 US72.4 yrs#11lowest low broadband in NC#366 US58.1%#26highest rent burden in NC#1377 US83.1%#205highest rent in NC$1,896TRACT SHAPE · Buncombe County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 31.08 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,458. Population has declined 13% since 2020. Median home value is $358,300. With a median age of 72.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 31% less than the Buncombe County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 72.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
2,168
−13%since 2020
from 2,504 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
128 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 148 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
72.4
−3%since 2020
from 74.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,458
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$43,351
+39%since 2020
from $31,077 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.530
+1%since 2020
from 0.522 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.5%
Information11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
Other services1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$358,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $269,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,896
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,367 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
52.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(2,392)
Black2.8%(71)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1%(26)
Diversity Score10.8%(271)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,928)
Black5.9%(127)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other4.9%(107)
Diversity Score25.4%(551)
Diversity Score
25
+135%since 2020
from 11 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.6 min
+51%since 2020
from 13.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−31.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% 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
39.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
24.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.9%
−19.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
36.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
Female
63.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 67.7% in 2020
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
44.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
58.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% 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 2,168 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 $51,458 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 $358,300, and the typical rent is about $1,896 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.6% 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 4.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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