CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 115.06
North Carolina · Catawba County · 3,872 residents · 6.035 sq mi
Notable rankings
#117highest commute in NC35.3 min#236highest home value in NC$551,900#460highest per-capita income in NC$55,355#476highest household income in NC$100,117TRACT SHAPE · Catawba County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 115.06 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,117. Population has grown 15% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $551,900. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Catawba County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,872
+15%since 2020
from 3,361 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
642 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 557 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
+5%since 2020
from 45.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$100,117
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,577 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,355
+20%since 2020
from $46,308 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.4%
+18.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
−24%since 2020
from 0.547 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.6%
Information9.7%
Wholesale trade9.4%
Finance & insurance8.3%
Other services7.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
Public administration6%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
Education & health services2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$551,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $343,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,042
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $506 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.8% in 2020
12.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+4%since 2020
from 5.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(2,992)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11%(369)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.4%(821)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(3,262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(498)
Asian1.2%(45)
Other1.7%(67)
Diversity Score34.2%(1,323)
Diversity Score
34
+40%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.3 min
+7%since 2020
from 33.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.3%
−23.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% 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
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
49.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
4.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% 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 3,872 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 $100,117 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 $551,900, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.2% 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 5.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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