CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 310.06
North Carolina · Gaston County · 1,734 residents · 2.211 sq mi
Notable rankings
#46lowest low rent burden in NC#1727 US0.0%#218highest commute in NC32.9 min#329lowest low poverty in NC4.0%#377highest broadband in NC97.4%TRACT SHAPE · Gaston County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 310.06 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,500. Population has grown 17% since 2020. Median home value is $317,400. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Gaston County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
1,734
+17%since 2020
from 1,482 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
784 / sq mi
+17%since 2020
from 670 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
+5%since 2020
from 46.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$87,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $80,349 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,635
+2%since 2020
from $38,681 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
−5%since 2020
from 0.369 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.6%
Wholesale trade12.9%
Finance & insurance9.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
Other services5.9%
Public administration3.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
Information2%
Education & health services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$317,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $221,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,368
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+32%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(1,237)
Black14%(207)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(17)
Diversity Score35.4%(525)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,560)
Black3.1%(54)
Hispanic / Latino5%(87)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(33)
Diversity Score23.3%(405)
Diversity Score
23
−34%since 2020
from 35 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.9 min
+8%since 2020
from 30.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−23.7 ptssince 2020
from 97.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
Female
54.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
Foreign born
2.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% 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 1,734 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 $87,500 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 $317,400, and the typical rent is about $1,368 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.3% 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 4.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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