CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 306
North Carolina · Caldwell County · 4,798 residents · 6.038 sq mi
Notable rankings
#161lowest low rent in NC$694#436lowest low rent burden in NC23.2%#488lowest short commute in NC20.3 minTRACT SHAPE · Caldwell County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 306 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,729. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $217,100.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
4,798
+10%since 2020
from 4,350 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
795 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 720 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
−3%since 2020
from 41.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$65,729
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,078 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,119
+32%since 2020
from $25,767 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
−5%since 2020
from 0.406 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
Retail trade9.6%
Finance & insurance8.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
Transportation & warehousing4%
Other services2.8%
Public administration1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$217,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $154,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $642 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
19.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.2%
−16.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+7%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(4,005)
Black0.5%(22)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(164)
Asian0.9%(39)
Other2.8%(120)
Diversity Score18.8%(816)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(4,254)
Black1.5%(71)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(440)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(33)
Diversity Score25.7%(1,231)
Diversity Score
26
+37%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.3 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 20.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+1.0 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
0.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
Female
46.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
Foreign born
6.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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 4,798 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 $65,729 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 $217,100, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.0% 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 8.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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