CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 21
North Carolina · Durham County · 8,652 residents · 70.045 sq mi
Notable rankings
#53highest population in NC#1182 US8,652#324highest household income in NC$114,058#382highest old in NC49.2 yrs#386highest per-capita income in NC$59,004TRACT SHAPE · Durham County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 21 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,058. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $438,500. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 39% more than the Durham County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,652
−8%since 2020
from 9,362 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
124 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 134 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.2
−2%since 2020
from 50.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20249K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$114,058
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $80,300 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,004
+77%since 2020
from $33,258 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
+21%since 2020
from 0.423 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
Other services4.8%
Information4%
Public administration2.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Construction0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$438,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $276,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,607
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,222 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
5.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+12%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(6,042)
Black26.9%(2,522)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(486)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other3.1%(288)
Diversity Score63.4%(5,936)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(5,631)
Black21.8%(1,890)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(752)
Asian0.7%(58)
Other3.7%(321)
Diversity Score65%(5,621)
Diversity Score
65
+2%since 2020
from 63 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.7 min
+2%since 2020
from 29.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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
1.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
59.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 67.0% in 2020
Female
40.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
Foreign born
8.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% 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 8,652 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 $114,058 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 $438,500, and the typical rent is about $1,607 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.0% 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 6.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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