CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 20.36
North Carolina · Durham County · 3,621 residents · 2.611 sq mi
Notable rankings
#206lowest young in NC30.2 yrs#281highest education in NC64.7%#296highest rent burden in NC62.0%TRACT SHAPE · Durham County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 20.36 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,586. Population has grown 37% since 2020. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Durham County median. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
9% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,621
+37%since 2020
from 2,641 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,387 / sq mi
+37%since 2020
from 1,011 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.2
−7%since 2020
from 32.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$53,586
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,521 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,395
+41%since 2020
from $30,132 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
+17%since 2020
from 0.363 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.8%
Retail trade8.5%
Other services7.4%
Public administration7.4%
Finance & insurance5.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
Wholesale trade4.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$341,300
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,556
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,030 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
9.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
90.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
52.1%
+52.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(875)
Black43.6%(1,151)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian22.5%(595)
Other0.8%(20)
Diversity Score81.2%(2,144)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.7%(821)
Black49.3%(1,785)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(152)
Asian3%(110)
Other20.8%(753)
Diversity Score82.5%(2,986)
Diversity Score
82
+2%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
64.7%
+21.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.5 min
+18%since 2020
from 19.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% 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
13.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.1%
+15.4 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.8% in 2020
Female
51.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
Foreign born
5.8%
−20.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% 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 3,621 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 $53,586 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 $341,300, and the typical rent is about $1,556 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 64.7% 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 12.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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