CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 12
North Carolina · Forsyth County · 2,211 residents · 1.421 sq mi
Notable rankings
#45highest rent in NC$2,429#64lowest short commute in NC15.3 min#66highest education in NC79.5%#98highest per-capita income in NC$84,252TRACT SHAPE · Forsyth County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 12 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,188. Population has grown 15% since 2020. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $538,500. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 55% more than the Forsyth County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% 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
2,211
+15%since 2020
from 1,920 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,556 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 1,351 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
56.4
+13%since 2020
from 49.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$104,188
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $103,482 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,252
+37%since 2020
from $61,566 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.519
+7%since 2020
from 0.485 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.8%
Other services8%
Public administration5%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Education & health services4.7%
Information4%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$538,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $378,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,429
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,125 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+41%since 2020
from 3.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(1,716)
Black7.2%(139)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(23)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other1.6%(31)
Diversity Score24.4%(469)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,989)
Black4.3%(96)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(80)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(46)
Diversity Score23.4%(517)
Diversity Score
23
−4%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
79.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 92.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
44.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.3 min
+6%since 2020
from 14.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Female
49.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 97.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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 2,211 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 $104,188 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 $538,500, and the typical rent is about $2,429 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 79.5% 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 5.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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