CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 16.01
North Carolina · Durham County · 5,383 residents · 10.198 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Durham County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 16.01 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,635. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $344,600. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,383
−6%since 2020
from 5,737 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
528 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 563 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.6
+8%since 2020
from 44.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,635
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,955
+32%since 2020
from $37,227 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.2%
+20.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
−6%since 2020
from 0.426 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
Retail trade7.4%
Other services5.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
Public administration3.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$344,600
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $191,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,494
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,120 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
−23.1 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+50%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(3,017)
Black31.9%(1,832)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(625)
Asian1.2%(69)
Other3.4%(194)
Diversity Score76%(4,362)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.2%(2,812)
Black28.9%(1,555)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(509)
Asian6.1%(327)
Other3.3%(180)
Diversity Score78.7%(4,239)
Diversity Score
79
+4%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.4 min
+14%since 2020
from 25.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.5%
−21.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.3%
+18.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
+3.8 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
0.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 67.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
Female
55.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
Foreign born
9.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% 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 5,383 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 $86,635 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 $344,600, and the typical rent is about $1,494 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.0% 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 4.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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