CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9612.02
North Carolina · Craven County · 3,367 residents · 12.066 sq mi
Notable rankings
#15lowest short commute in NC#547 US11.5 min#23lowest young in NC#729 US21.4 yrs#211highest high poverty in NC29.1%TRACT SHAPE · Craven County, NC
The short version
Population has fallen 28% since 2020, a loss of 1,283 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 21.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 21.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
5% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,367
−28%since 2020
from 4,650 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
279 / sq mi
−28%since 2020
from 385 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.4
−1%since 2020
from 21.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$26,168
+11%since 2020
from $23,637 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
−4%since 2020
from 0.458 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade51.8%
Retail trade17.3%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
Finance & insurance3.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Information0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,461
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,152 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
95.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(2,538)
Black11.5%(537)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(1,157)
Asian3.7%(174)
Other5.2%(244)
Diversity Score77.8%(3,619)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(1,567)
Black7.1%(239)
Hispanic / Latino33.4%(1,125)
Asian6%(201)
Other7%(235)
Diversity Score82.3%(2,771)
Diversity Score
82
+6%since 2020
from 78 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
11.5 min
+18%since 2020
from 9.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
31.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
97.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
83.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
Female
16.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
Foreign born
5.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
46.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% 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 3,367 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,461 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 21.1% 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 29.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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