CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 307
North Carolina · Gaston County · 3,249 residents · 6.108 sq mi
Notable rankings
#336highest commute in NC31.3 minTRACT SHAPE · Gaston County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 307 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,419. Population has declined 13% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $239,300. Households here earn about 31% more than the Gaston County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,249
−13%since 2020
from 3,739 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
532 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 612 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+3%since 2020
from 38.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$88,419
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,625 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,264
+34%since 2020
from $24,874 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.6%
+24.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
−10%since 2020
from 0.410 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18%
Retail trade13.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
Wholesale trade5%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Other services2.5%
Public administration2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$239,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $152,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,103
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $739 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.1% in 2020
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−10%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(3,241)
Black7.1%(267)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(173)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(58)
Diversity Score30.1%(1,127)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(2,640)
Black9.6%(313)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(101)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(195)
Diversity Score40.7%(1,324)
Diversity Score
41
+35%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.3 min
+13%since 2020
from 27.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 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
3.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Female
51.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Foreign born
0.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 76.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% 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 3,249 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 $88,419 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 $239,300, and the typical rent is about $1,103 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.7% 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 10.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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