CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 214
North Carolina · Edgecombe County · 3,258 residents · 42.243 sq mi
Notable rankings
#219lowest low education in NC11.9%#247lowest low home value in NC$124,300#320lowest low rent burden in NC19.6%#328lowest low density in NC77.13/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Edgecombe County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 214 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,674. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 607 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $124,300. Households here earn about 42% more than the Edgecombe County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,258
−16%since 2020
from 3,865 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
77 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 91 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+13%since 2020
from 35.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,674
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $45,098 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,904
+43%since 2020
from $19,568 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
−15%since 2020
from 0.402 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.9%
Information14.4%
Wholesale trade8.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
Other services6.3%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
Public administration6%
Education & health services1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$124,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$853
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $817 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 76.1% in 2020
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−12%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(3,256)
Black13.3%(514)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(37)
Diversity Score34%(1,316)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77%(2,508)
Black17.1%(557)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(83)
Asian0.7%(22)
Other2.7%(88)
Diversity Score47.1%(1,534)
Diversity Score
47
+38%since 2020
from 34 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.9 min
−2%since 2020
from 25.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% 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
2.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.5% in 2020
Female
50.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% 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 3,258 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 $72,674 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 $124,300, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.9% 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 12.6% 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