CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 317.03
North Carolina · Gaston County · 3,437 residents · 5.34 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 317.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has grown 17% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $224,400.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,437
+17%since 2020
from 2,930 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
644 / sq mi
+17%since 2020
from 549 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
−6%since 2020
from 39.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$61,250
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,081 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,514
+21%since 2020
from $26,977 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
+28%since 2020
from 0.353 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.4%
Other services13.3%
Public administration12.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
Information4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$224,400
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $139,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $822 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
+27.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+71%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(1,487)
Black43.8%(1,282)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(104)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(57)
Diversity Score68.7%(2,012)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.4%(1,388)
Black42.1%(1,447)
Hispanic / Latino15%(515)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(87)
Diversity Score79.6%(2,735)
Diversity Score
80
+16%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.2 min
+34%since 2020
from 23.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 83.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% 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
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Female
57.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Foreign born
7.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% 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 3,437 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 $61,250 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 $224,400, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.8% 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 13.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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