CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9709.03
North Carolina · Carteret County · 1,307 residents · 2.264 sq mi
Notable rankings
#34highest old in NC#1300 US62.0 yrs#78highest home value in NC$705,000#113lowest low rent burden in NC9.1%#173highest per-capita income in NC$73,624TRACT SHAPE · Carteret County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9709.03 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,659. Population has grown 22% since 2020. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $705,000. With a median age of 62.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,307
+22%since 2020
from 1,068 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
577 / sq mi
+22%since 2020
from 472 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
62.0
+7%since 2020
from 57.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$89,659
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $98,029 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,624
+42%since 2020
from $51,919 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
+31%since 2020
from 0.383 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.5%
Other services15.3%
Public administration9.2%
Wholesale trade6.7%
Retail trade4.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$705,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $423,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,354
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,392 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
76.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.1%
−65.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.9
+82%since 2020
from 4.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(954)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.4%(90)
Diversity Score24.3%(260)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(1,083)
Black1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.2%(199)
Diversity Score36.3%(474)
Diversity Score
36
+49%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
59.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 98.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.9 min
−7%since 2020
from 34.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% 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
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
Female
54.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% 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 1,307 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 $89,659 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 $705,000, and the typical rent is about $1,354 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 59.1% 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 6.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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