CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 38
North Carolina · Cumberland County · 2,092 residents · 4.124 sq mi
Notable rankings
#37lowest low income in NC#1484 US$27,154#73lowest short commute in NC15.7 min#98lowest low home value in NC$97,900#137lowest low broadband in NC74.4%TRACT SHAPE · Cumberland County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 38 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,154. Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 441 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $97,900. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Cumberland County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,092
−17%since 2020
from 2,533 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
507 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 614 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+14%since 2020
from 36.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$27,154
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $22,464 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,990
+60%since 2020
from $14,965 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.540
+7%since 2020
from 0.506 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10%
Retail trade7.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
Other services7.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
Education & health services2.8%
Public administration2.8%
Information1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$97,900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $91,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$946
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $773 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
62.7% rent
Vacancy rate
28.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
−12%since 2020
from 4.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.5%(419)
Black68.7%(1,740)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(95)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other10.9%(275)
Diversity Score60.9%(1,544)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22%(461)
Black62.2%(1,302)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(152)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other8.2%(171)
Diversity Score69%(1,444)
Diversity Score
69
+13%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.7 min
−22%since 2020
from 20.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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
21.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
31.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
Female
46.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
Foreign born
0.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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 2,092 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 $27,154 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 $97,900, and the typical rent is about $946 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.7% 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 31.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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