CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9502
North Carolina · Cleveland County · 4,530 residents · 35.939 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Cleveland County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9502 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,204. Population has declined 8% since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $117,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,530
−8%since 2020
from 4,946 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
126 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 138 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
−2%since 2020
from 43.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,204
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $43,850 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,052
+26%since 2020
from $26,145 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
+6%since 2020
from 0.479 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.7%
Retail trade13.9%
Wholesale trade9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Other services2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
Construction2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
Public administration1.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$117,600
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $129,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$873
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $703 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−31%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(3,713)
Black23.3%(1,154)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(6)
Asian0.5%(27)
Other0.9%(46)
Diversity Score47.7%(2,361)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(3,767)
Black8.5%(383)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(173)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other4.3%(193)
Diversity Score37.3%(1,688)
Diversity Score
37
−22%since 2020
from 48 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.2 min
−3%since 2020
from 26.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% 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
6.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
Female
56.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 76.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% 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 4,530 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 $58,204 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 $117,600, and the typical rent is about $873 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.5% 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 15.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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