CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9608
North Carolina · Craven County · 2,721 residents · 0.833 sq mi
Notable rankings
#44lowest low broadband in NC#1372 US68.4%#98highest high poverty in NC36.7%#112lowest low income in NC$35,422#185lowest short commute in NC17.5 minTRACT SHAPE · Craven County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9608 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,422. Population has grown 39% since 2020. Median home value is $116,100. The poverty rate of 36.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Craven County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
2,721
+39%since 2020
from 1,954 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,267 / sq mi
+39%since 2020
from 2,346 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
+6%since 2020
from 34.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,422
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $35,110 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,437
+10%since 2020
from $20,432 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
+5%since 2020
from 0.453 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.9%
Information7.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
Finance & insurance3.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Other services2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$116,100
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $85,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $812 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
61.6% rent
Vacancy rate
23.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+35%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.6%(501)
Black60.4%(1,181)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(231)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(41)
Diversity Score69.3%(1,354)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.2%(495)
Black67.3%(1,832)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(199)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(195)
Diversity Score62.9%(1,711)
Diversity Score
63
−9%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.5 min
+9%since 2020
from 16.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
+3.4 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
36.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
37.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Female
62.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% 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 2,721 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 $35,422 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 $116,100, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.6% 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 36.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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