CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9301.02
North Carolina · Cherokee County · 2,010 residents · 48.188 sq mi
Notable rankings
#44lowest low rent burden in NC#1623 US0.0%#143lowest low density in NC41.71/sq mi#316highest old in NC50.6 yrs#347lowest low income in NC$45,500TRACT SHAPE · Cherokee County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9301.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $165,900. With a median age of 50.6, 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 50.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
2,010
+15%since 2020
from 1,754 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
42 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 36 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
+2%since 2020
from 49.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,323 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,326
+5%since 2020
from $24,095 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
+5%since 2020
from 0.323 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.1%
Information13.6%
Wholesale trade4.4%
Finance & insurance0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
Other services0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Public administration0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$165,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $139,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
4.6% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+5%since 2020
from 3.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(1,753)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score0.1%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85%(1,709)
Black6.7%(134)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(21)
Other7.3%(146)
Diversity Score33.4%(671)
Diversity Score
33
+23351%since 2020
from 0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.7 min
+53%since 2020
from 18.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 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
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
−22.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
37.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Female
62.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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 2,010 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 $45,500 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 $165,900.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.1% 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 16.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024