CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9
North Carolina · Buncombe County · 3,005 residents · 1.812 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2lowest low rent in NC#96 US$348#30lowest short commute in NC#1422 US13.4 min#31lowest low income in NC#1340 US$26,515#53highest high poverty in NC#1851 US43.1%TRACT SHAPE · Buncombe County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,515. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $418,300. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 43.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the Buncombe County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,005
−1%since 2020
from 3,048 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,658 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 1,682 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
53.0
+29%since 2020
from 41.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$26,515
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,143 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,097
+22%since 2020
from $25,567 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.601
+3%since 2020
from 0.582 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
Retail trade4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$418,300
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $232,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$348
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $348 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
67.4% rent
Vacancy rate
30.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
15.8
+71%since 2020
from 9.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(1,577)
Black47.4%(1,445)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(14)
Diversity Score63.4%(1,934)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(1,878)
Black32.4%(973)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(72)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(82)
Diversity Score62.9%(1,890)
Diversity Score
63
−1%since 2020
from 63 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.4 min
−11%since 2020
from 15.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
34.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
Female
50.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 98.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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 3,005 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 $26,515 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 $418,300, and the typical rent is about $348 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.5% 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 43.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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