CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 312.02
North Carolina · Gaston County · 2,213 residents · 2.168 sq mi
Notable rankings
#154lowest young in NC29.3 yrs#239highest rent burden in NC64.2%#390lowest low income in NC$46,680TRACT SHAPE · Gaston County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 312.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,680. Population has declined 12% since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $229,900. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Gaston County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,213
−12%since 2020
from 2,501 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,021 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 1,154 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.3
+7%since 2020
from 27.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,680
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,778 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,497
+54%since 2020
from $17,240 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+6%since 2020
from 0.392 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.1%
Information12.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Other services3.7%
Public administration3.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Education & health services2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$229,900
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $120,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,363
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $928 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
46.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+30%since 2020
from 3.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(1,838)
Black11.9%(297)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(342)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(24)
Diversity Score53.4%(1,335)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(1,573)
Black10.3%(229)
Hispanic / Latino6%(133)
Asian4.9%(109)
Other7.6%(169)
Diversity Score59%(1,306)
Diversity Score
59
+11%since 2020
from 53 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.1 min
+6%since 2020
from 23.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 82.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% 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
24.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
Female
59.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
Foreign born
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% 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 2,213 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 $46,680 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 $229,900, and the typical rent is about $1,363 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 33.1% 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 13.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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