CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 302.08
North Carolina · Gaston County · 637 residents · 3.533 sq mi
Notable rankings
#113highest old in NC55.9 yrs#206highest household income in NC$129,737#338highest commute in NC31.3 min#465highest per-capita income in NC$55,130TRACT SHAPE · Gaston County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 302.08 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,737. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $357,400. With a median age of 55.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 92% more than the Gaston County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
637
+3%since 2020
from 617 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
180 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 175 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
55.9
Unchangedsince 2020
from 55.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024637
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$129,737
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $77,279 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,130
+46%since 2020
from $37,746 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.290
−9%since 2020
from 0.319 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
Public administration7.3%
Retail trade5.7%
Information4.6%
Finance & insurance3.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Education & health services1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$357,400
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $154,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
8.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+38%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(607)
Black1.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(583)
Black3.9%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(12)
Diversity Score20%(127)
Diversity Score
20
+401%since 2020
from 4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.3 min
−5%since 2020
from 33.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 69.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.7%
+25.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% 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
3.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.4%
+27.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
Female
54.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
Foreign born
3.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 97.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+2.0 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 637 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 $129,737 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 $357,400.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.9% 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 0.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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