CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 301.06
North Carolina · Gaston County · 1,274 residents · 3.272 sq mi
Notable rankings
#120lowest low poverty in NC2.2%#387lowest low rent in NC$790#395lowest low rent burden in NC22.1%TRACT SHAPE · Gaston County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 301.06 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,000. Population has grown 41% since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $386,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Gaston County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,274
+41%since 2020
from 906 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
389 / sq mi
+41%since 2020
from 277 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
−5%since 2020
from 43.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $48,594 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,706
+11%since 2020
from $38,590 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.4%
+28.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.313
−34%since 2020
from 0.474 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.1%
Information12.5%
Finance & insurance10.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
Other services7%
Public administration7%
Wholesale trade4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$386,400
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $164,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $655 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.3% in 2020
15.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
+21.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.1%
−64.9 ptssince 2020
from 87.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+34%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(671)
Black25.9%(235)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48%(435)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(785)
Black13.2%(168)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(137)
Asian14.3%(182)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score71.4%(909)
Diversity Score
71
+49%since 2020
from 48 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.0 min
−12%since 2020
from 26.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−16.7 ptssince 2020
from 83.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
4.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.3%
+24.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
Female
47.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
Foreign born
10.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.4%
−17.6 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 1,274 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 $85,000 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 $386,400, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.7% 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 2.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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