CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 101.02
North Carolina · Catawba County · 3,978 residents · 9.192 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 101.02 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,734. Population has declined 12% since 2020. Median home value is $257,900. With a median age of 45.8, 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 45.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
30% 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
3,978
−12%since 2020
from 4,519 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
433 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 492 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.8
+5%since 2020
from 43.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$69,734
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,169 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,553
+25%since 2020
from $32,555 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+1%since 2020
from 0.459 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.6%
Other services7.9%
Information7.4%
Public administration7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
Construction1.5%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$257,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $177,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$910
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $744 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+26%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(3,493)
Black5.3%(241)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(313)
Asian10.2%(459)
Other0.3%(13)
Diversity Score48.1%(2,172)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(3,319)
Black1.2%(48)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(315)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other7%(277)
Diversity Score36.6%(1,455)
Diversity Score
37
−24%since 2020
from 48 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.8 min
−2%since 2020
from 18.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% 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
7.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Female
52.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Foreign born
1.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% 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 3,978 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 $69,734 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 $257,900, and the typical rent is about $910 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.5% 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 13.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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