CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 317.05
North Carolina · Gaston County · 2,194 residents · 11.927 sq mi
Notable rankings
#105lowest low rent burden in NC8.2%#183lowest low rent in NC$706#500highest commute in NC29.8 minTRACT SHAPE · Gaston County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 317.05 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,107. Population has grown 16% since 2020. 21% 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 $233,000.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,194
+16%since 2020
from 1,885 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
184 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 158 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
+15%since 2020
from 32.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$64,107
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,028 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,667
+33%since 2020
from $23,011 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
+14%since 2020
from 0.339 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.4%
Finance & insurance12.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
Information10%
Wholesale trade7.4%
Other services4.3%
Public administration3.5%
Education & health services1.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$233,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $141,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $773 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.2%
−15.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+34%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic76%(1,433)
Black6.3%(119)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(330)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score48.4%(913)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(1,849)
Black1.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(200)
Asian3.4%(74)
Other2%(44)
Diversity Score35%(767)
Diversity Score
35
−28%since 2020
from 48 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.8 min
−10%since 2020
from 33.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% 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
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
Female
52.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
Foreign born
6.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 85.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% 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 2,194 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 $64,107 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 $233,000, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 21.2% 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 8.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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