CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 102.03
North Carolina · Catawba County · 2,944 residents · 7.515 sq mi
Notable rankings
#240lowest low rent in NC$736#303lowest low income in NC$44,228#304lowest short commute in NC18.9 min#442lowest low education in NC15.4%TRACT SHAPE · Catawba County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 102.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,228. Population has fallen 19% since 2020, a loss of 687 residents. 15% 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 $251,500. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Catawba County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,944
−19%since 2020
from 3,631 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
392 / sq mi
−19%since 2020
from 483 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
45.8
+19%since 2020
from 38.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,228
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,625 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,132
+56%since 2020
from $21,814 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
+10%since 2020
from 0.459 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
Wholesale trade7.1%
Information6%
Other services3%
Public administration3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$251,500
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $118,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $571 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+95%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(2,304)
Black2.5%(92)
Hispanic / Latino18%(653)
Asian12.5%(454)
Other3.5%(128)
Diversity Score68.4%(2,485)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(2,233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(248)
Asian14.6%(429)
Other1.2%(34)
Diversity Score49.5%(1,458)
Diversity Score
50
−28%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 79.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.9 min
+12%since 2020
from 16.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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
10.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.2%
−21.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
38.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
Female
61.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
Foreign born
8.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 75.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% 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 2,944 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 $44,228 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 $251,500, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.4% 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 14.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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