CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 202.04
North Carolina · Burke County · 2,578 residents · 25.023 sq mi
Notable rankings
#425lowest low broadband in NC81.6%#433lowest low density in NC103.03/sq mi#448lowest low rent in NC$810TRACT SHAPE · Burke County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 202.04 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,964. Population has declined 7% since 2020. Median home value is $215,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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
2,578
−7%since 2020
from 2,770 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
103 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 111 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
−22%since 2020
from 52.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$66,964
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,375 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,394
+25%since 2020
from $29,139 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+17%since 2020
from 0.377 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.7%
Wholesale trade8.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
Construction7.2%
Information6.8%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Other services2%
Public administration2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$215,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $155,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−16.5 ptssince 2020
from 93.0% in 2020
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.2%
−16.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+9%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(2,394)
Black9.4%(261)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(115)
Diversity Score30.3%(839)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(2,046)
Black3.8%(97)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(87)
Asian4.3%(111)
Other9.2%(237)
Diversity Score44.7%(1,151)
Diversity Score
45
+47%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 85.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.0 min
−6%since 2020
from 26.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 64.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
Female
47.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+1.0 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 2,578 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 $66,964 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 $215,600, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.7% 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 18.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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