CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9502.01
North Carolina · Clay County · 2,967 residents · 19.64 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 9502.01 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,000. Population has declined 8% since 2020. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $308,300. Households here earn about 49% more than the Clay County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,967
−8%since 2020
from 3,208 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
151 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 163 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
−20%since 2020
from 52.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,955 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,476
+28%since 2020
from $32,283 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+19%since 2020
from 0.362 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
Finance & insurance5%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
Construction3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Education & health services2.5%
Other services2.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Retail trade0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$308,300
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $177,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $590 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 69.4% in 2020
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
28.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+6%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(3,125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(44)
Diversity Score6.3%(203)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(2,714)
Black1.7%(49)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(117)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other2.5%(73)
Diversity Score20.1%(596)
Diversity Score
20
+217%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 97.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.4 min
−3%since 2020
from 26.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% 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
16.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.6%
−21.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
Female
50.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
Foreign born
1.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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 2,967 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 $85,000 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 $308,300, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 21.9% 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 7.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Clay CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024