CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9706.02
North Carolina · Dare County · 2,075 residents · 11.025 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 9706.02 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,672. Population has declined 5% since 2020. Median home value is $316,600.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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
2,075
−5%since 2020
from 2,195 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
188 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 199 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
−2%since 2020
from 37.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$93,672
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,705 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,921
+57%since 2020
from $25,347 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.9%
+24.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+25%since 2020
from 0.342 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
Construction9.7%
Wholesale trade9.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
Retail trade4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Other services0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$316,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $243,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,080
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $952 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.0% in 2020
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
−24%since 2020
from 4.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(2,072)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(123)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.2%(290)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(1,895)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(93)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(82)
Diversity Score20.3%(421)
Diversity Score
20
+54%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.7 min
−1%since 2020
from 18.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
8.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Female
48.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Foreign born
0.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% 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 2,075 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 $93,672 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 $316,600, and the typical rent is about $1,080 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.5% 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 6.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024