CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 306.01
North Carolina · Gaston County · 2,664 residents · 7.777 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Gaston County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 306.01 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $231,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,664
+9%since 2020
from 2,453 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
343 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 315 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
−3%since 2020
from 40.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$62,063
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $46,550 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,147
+24%since 2020
from $23,550 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
−8%since 2020
from 0.385 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21%
Information15.6%
Wholesale trade11.5%
Finance & insurance5.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
Other services1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Public administration0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$231,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $150,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$958
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $678 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.8%
−26.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+16%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(2,251)
Black4.1%(101)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(47)
Diversity Score19.4%(476)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(2,436)
Black2.9%(78)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(117)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0.8%(22)
Diversity Score20.1%(536)
Diversity Score
20
+4%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.1 min
−8%since 2020
from 30.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 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
2.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Female
45.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 78.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 99.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% 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 2,664 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 $62,063 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 $231,800, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.5% 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 5.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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