CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 326
North Carolina · Gaston County · 4,050 residents · 2.169 sq mi
Notable rankings
#348highest broadband in NC97.6%TRACT SHAPE · Gaston County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 326 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,545. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $300,000. Households here earn about 33% more than the Gaston County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,050
+7%since 2020
from 3,775 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,867 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 1,740 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
−8%since 2020
from 40.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$89,545
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $82,308 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,863
+39%since 2020
from $32,944 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
+21%since 2020
from 0.337 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.8%
Wholesale trade7.8%
Other services7.3%
Finance & insurance7.3%
Public administration6.8%
Information6.3%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Education & health services3.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$300,000
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $164,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,407
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,105 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+68%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(3,074)
Black10.1%(383)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(165)
Asian1.4%(53)
Other2.6%(100)
Diversity Score40.5%(1,528)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(2,839)
Black18%(730)
Hispanic / Latino5%(201)
Asian1.9%(75)
Other5.1%(205)
Diversity Score58.8%(2,383)
Diversity Score
59
+45%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.2 min
+8%since 2020
from 23.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 85.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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
1.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
39.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
Female
60.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
−0.1 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 4,050 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 $89,545 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 $300,000, and the typical rent is about $1,407 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.4% 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 7.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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