CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9502.02
North Carolina · Clay County · 2,847 residents · 31.404 sq mi
Notable rankings
#87highest old in NC57.7 yrs#114lowest low rent in NC$662#383lowest low density in NC90.66/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Clay County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9502.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $266,500. With a median age of 57.7, 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 57.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,847
+7%since 2020
from 2,650 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
91 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 84 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
57.7
+41%since 2020
from 41.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$50,938
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $32,270 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,312
+51%since 2020
from $18,034 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+26.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+10%since 2020
from 0.429 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
Wholesale trade13.1%
Retail trade8.5%
Other services3.3%
Public administration2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$266,500
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $131,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $716 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+23.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
38.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+28%since 2020
from 4.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(2,108)
Black5.8%(153)
Hispanic / Latino13%(344)
Asian0.8%(20)
Other0.9%(25)
Diversity Score43.4%(1,149)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(2,624)
Black2.9%(82)
Hispanic / Latino2%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(83)
Diversity Score18.6%(528)
Diversity Score
19
−57%since 2020
from 43 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.9 min
+38%since 2020
from 16.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% 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
5.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Female
51.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Foreign born
5.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% 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 2,847 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 $50,938 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 $266,500, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.1% 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 17.2% 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