CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 302.07
North Carolina · Gaston County · 1,552 residents · 5.738 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Gaston County, NC
The short version
Population has grown 37% since 2020. Median home value is $357,600. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% 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
1,552
+37%since 2020
from 1,133 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
270 / sq mi
+37%since 2020
from 197 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
53.0
−4%since 2020
from 55.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$34,650
+19%since 2020
from $29,101 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+7%since 2020
from 0.372 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.9%
Other services11%
Public administration9.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
Information7.3%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$357,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $267,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,079
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.1%
+66.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(1,038)
Black6.6%(75)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(20)
Diversity Score19.5%(221)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(1,333)
Black12.8%(199)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(16)
Diversity Score30.7%(477)
Diversity Score
31
+58%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.5 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 28.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−21.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Female
49.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 99.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
+0.3 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 1,552 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $357,600, and the typical rent is about $1,079 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.5% 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 13.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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