CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 206
North Carolina · Edgecombe County · 2,364 residents · 55.122 sq mi
Notable rankings
#65lowest low home value in NC$91,400#80highest high poverty in NC39.4%#108lowest low broadband in NC73.2%#125lowest low education in NC9.8%TRACT SHAPE · Edgecombe County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 206 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,365. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $91,400. The poverty rate of 39.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Edgecombe County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,364
+12%since 2020
from 2,120 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
43 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 38 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
−9%since 2020
from 43.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$38,365
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $29,563 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,016
+33%since 2020
from $18,109 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
39.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
−7%since 2020
from 0.417 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.7%
Information8.5%
Wholesale trade5%
Other services4.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
Public administration0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$91,400
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $91,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,082
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $863 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
35.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−23%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(506)
Black64.9%(1,376)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(153)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(85)
Diversity Score64.4%(1,365)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.1%(617)
Black62.5%(1,477)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(104)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(166)
Diversity Score66.8%(1,580)
Diversity Score
67
+4%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 90.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.0 min
+19%since 2020
from 21.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% 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
12.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
Female
52.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−20.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 97.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% 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 2,364 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 $38,365 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 $91,400, and the typical rent is about $1,082 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.8% 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 39.4% 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