CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 608.02
North Carolina · Franklin County · 5,071 residents · 28.536 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 608.02 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,281. Population has declined 11% since 2020. Median home value is $222,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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
5,071
−11%since 2020
from 5,686 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
178 / sq mi
−11%since 2020
from 199 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
+11%since 2020
from 34.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$64,281
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $45,625 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,448
+37%since 2020
from $22,305 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
+5%since 2020
from 0.364 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.7%
Retail trade9.8%
Other services8.4%
Wholesale trade8.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
Public administration7.1%
Finance & insurance1.8%
Education & health services1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
Construction1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$222,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $168,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,185
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $841 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
−6%since 2020
from 3.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(3,500)
Black12.7%(723)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(1,134)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(329)
Diversity Score70.2%(3,993)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(3,330)
Black12.9%(656)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(851)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(234)
Diversity Score65.2%(3,307)
Diversity Score
65
−7%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.3 min
−3%since 2020
from 33.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.4%
−13.2 ptssince 2020
from 77.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 64.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Female
55.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Foreign born
4.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% 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 5,071 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 $64,281 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 $222,600, and the typical rent is about $1,185 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.8% 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 8.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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