CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9603.02
North Carolina · Craven County · 3,387 residents · 95.013 sq mi
Notable rankings
#32lowest low broadband in NC#1079 US66.6%#108lowest low density in NC35.65/sq mi#166lowest low income in NC$39,338#312lowest low home value in NC$137,200TRACT SHAPE · Craven County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9603.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,338. Population has declined 7% since 2020. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $137,200. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the Craven County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% 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
3,387
−7%since 2020
from 3,651 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
36 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 38 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
−2%since 2020
from 45.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,338
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,719 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,507
+54%since 2020
from $21,151 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
+37%since 2020
from 0.360 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.8%
Information12.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
Other services5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
Public administration1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Finance & insurance1.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$137,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $95,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $648 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 62.5% in 2020
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+53%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(2,213)
Black33.2%(1,212)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(139)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(87)
Diversity Score65%(2,375)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(2,286)
Black25.1%(851)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(204)
Diversity Score59.7%(2,022)
Diversity Score
60
−8%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.1 min
−9%since 2020
from 34.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2020
from 73.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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
2.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
Female
55.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% 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 3,387 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 $39,338 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 $137,200, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.2% 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 13.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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