CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 32.05
North Carolina · Buncombe County · 1,264 residents · 39.777 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low rent in NC#80 US$338#56lowest low broadband in NC#1602 US69.5%#88lowest low density in NC31.78/sq mi#105highest old in NC56.3 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Buncombe County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 32.05 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,273. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $274,300. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Buncombe County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% 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
1,264
−1%since 2020
from 1,283 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
32 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 32 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
56.3
+8%since 2020
from 52.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$42,273
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $28,790 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,448
+36%since 2020
from $27,501 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.539
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.537 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.4%
Information10.5%
Other services7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
Public administration3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
Construction3%
Finance & insurance2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$274,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $192,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$338
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $478 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
42.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
−3%since 2020
from 6.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,173)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.6%(110)
Diversity Score19.6%(251)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(1,128)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(30)
Asian1.1%(14)
Other6.8%(86)
Diversity Score24.8%(313)
Diversity Score
25
+26%since 2020
from 20 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.2 min
+5%since 2020
from 26.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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
4.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
61.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
Female
38.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
Foreign born
4.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% 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 1,264 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 $42,273 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 $274,300, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.0% 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 26.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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