CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 307
North Carolina · Caldwell County · 7,006 residents · 9.953 sq mi
Notable rankings
#104lowest low education in NC9.2%#173highest population in NC7,006#194lowest low rent in NC$711#439lowest low broadband in NC82.0%TRACT SHAPE · Caldwell County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 307 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,733. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $206,100.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,006
Unchangedsince 2020
from 6,986 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
704 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 702 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
−7%since 2020
from 45.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$57,733
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,259 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,733
+30%since 2020
from $22,806 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
−3%since 2020
from 0.397 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.5%
Information13.5%
Finance & insurance8.3%
Other services7.6%
Wholesale trade7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
Public administration4.1%
Education & health services2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$206,100
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $110,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$711
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $602 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
+23.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+62%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(6,359)
Black1%(68)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(372)
Asian0.7%(51)
Other1.9%(136)
Diversity Score21%(1,468)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(6,669)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(168)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other2.2%(151)
Diversity Score11.6%(813)
Diversity Score
12
−45%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.6 min
+2%since 2020
from 23.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
+0.1 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
2.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
Female
47.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.5% in 2020
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% 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 7,006 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 $57,733 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 $206,100, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.2% 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 14.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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