CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 605
North Carolina · Davidson County · 5,786 residents · 29.074 sq mi
Notable rankings
#160lowest low rent burden in NC12.6%#372highest population in NC5,786#433highest old in NC48.4 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Davidson County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 605 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,967. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $178,800. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,786
+8%since 2020
from 5,372 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
199 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 185 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
−4%since 2020
from 50.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$61,967
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,300 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,735
−2%since 2020
from $32,487 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
+1%since 2020
from 0.409 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.4%
Information15.3%
Wholesale trade7.4%
Other services6.7%
Public administration6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
Finance & insurance1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$178,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $155,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$878
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $805 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+12%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(4,951)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(227)
Asian2.5%(135)
Other1.1%(59)
Diversity Score18.5%(994)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80%(4,630)
Black2.8%(161)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(301)
Asian0.6%(35)
Other11.4%(659)
Diversity Score42.9%(2,482)
Diversity Score
43
+132%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.8 min
+9%since 2020
from 23.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
4.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Female
52.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Foreign born
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 74.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% 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 5,786 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 $61,967 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 $178,800, and the typical rent is about $878 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.1% 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 16.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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