CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9308
North Carolina · Columbus County · 3,704 residents · 27.73 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Columbus County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9308 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,372. Population has declined 3% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $246,800. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% more than the Columbus County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,704
−3%since 2020
from 3,838 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
134 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 138 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
−2%since 2020
from 45.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$65,372
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $58,750 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,988
+20%since 2020
from $32,485 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
+7%since 2020
from 0.474 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
Other services11.8%
Public administration8.8%
Finance & insurance6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
Retail trade5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Construction1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Education & health services0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$246,800
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $143,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$928
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $735 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 71.4% in 2020
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−19.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+55%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(2,680)
Black24.6%(944)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(121)
Asian1.7%(66)
Other0.7%(27)
Diversity Score56.3%(2,162)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(2,399)
Black31.2%(1,156)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(130)
Diversity Score60.2%(2,231)
Diversity Score
60
+7%since 2020
from 56 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.0 min
+7%since 2020
from 22.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−20.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
Female
60.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% 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 3,704 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 $65,372 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 $246,800, and the typical rent is about $928 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.8% 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 10.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Columbus CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024