CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 421.02
North Carolina · Cabarrus County · 3,713 residents · 1.47 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 421.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has declined 5% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $232,700. Households here earn about 40% less than the Cabarrus County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,713
−5%since 2020
from 3,891 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,526 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 2,647 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
−9%since 2020
from 39.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$53,750
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $49,575 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,662
+27%since 2020
from $21,835 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
+4%since 2020
from 0.367 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.1%
Wholesale trade17.3%
Finance & insurance5.8%
Information5.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Other services1.5%
Public administration1.5%
Education & health services1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Manufacturing1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$232,700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $146,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,238
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,143 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 74.0% in 2020
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+47%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic62%(2,412)
Black21.4%(832)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(424)
Asian2.5%(99)
Other3.2%(124)
Diversity Score69.6%(2,707)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(2,370)
Black11.9%(442)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(766)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(135)
Diversity Score66.8%(2,481)
Diversity Score
67
−4%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.6 min
+18%since 2020
from 26.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
5.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
Female
59.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
Foreign born
9.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% 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 3,713 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 $53,750 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 $232,700, and the typical rent is about $1,238 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.9% 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 19.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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