CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 319.01
North Carolina · Gaston County · 596 residents · 0.547 sq mi
Notable rankings
#27lowest short commute in NC#1217 US13.1 min#47highest broadband in NC#1856 US100.0%#191lowest low income in NC$40,298#296lowest young in NC31.6 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Gaston County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 319.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,298. Population has fallen 23% since 2020, a loss of 174 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Gaston County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
596
−23%since 2020
from 770 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,090 / sq mi
−23%since 2020
from 1,408 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.6
+2%since 2020
from 31.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024596
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$40,298
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $29,324 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,426
+34%since 2020
from $13,007 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
−18.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
−18%since 2020
from 0.426 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.6%
Finance & insurance15.3%
Professional, scientific, technical15.3%
Retail trade13.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$205,300
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,064
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,026 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
73.3% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
+33.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.1%
−17.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic24%(185)
Black61.2%(471)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(94)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(20)
Diversity Score69.1%(532)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55%(328)
Black32.9%(196)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(69)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(3)
Diversity Score71.9%(429)
Diversity Score
72
+4%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.1 min
−45%since 2020
from 23.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% 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
3.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 61.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
60.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
Female
39.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
Foreign born
5.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+31.5 ptssince 2020
from 68.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% 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 596 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 $40,298 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 $205,300, and the typical rent is about $1,064 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.7% 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 23.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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