CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 308.01
North Carolina · Caldwell County · 3,179 residents · 9.489 sq mi
Notable rankings
#338lowest low education in NC13.9%#461highest commute in NC30.1 min#495highest old in NC47.7 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Caldwell County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 308.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,510. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $167,400. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% 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
3,179
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,180 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
335 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 335 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.7
−7%since 2020
from 51.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$56,510
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $45,259 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,714
+25%since 2020
from $22,973 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.402 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18%
Information13.7%
Finance & insurance13.7%
Professional, scientific, technical13.5%
Other services7.5%
Public administration7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Education & health services0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$167,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $129,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,091
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $914 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
13.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+4%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(3,068)
Black1.7%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(57)
Diversity Score8.6%(273)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(2,936)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(82)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(160)
Diversity Score18%(572)
Diversity Score
18
+110%since 2020
from 9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.1 min
+17%since 2020
from 25.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% 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
0.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
Female
53.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 99.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% 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 3,179 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 $56,510 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 $167,400, and the typical rent is about $1,091 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.9% 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 17.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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