CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 328.01
North Carolina · Gaston County · 2,672 residents · 0.929 sq mi
Notable rankings
#167lowest low income in NC$39,362#271highest rent burden in NC63.0%#414highest density in NC2,876/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Gaston County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 328.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,362. Population has grown 31% since 2020. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2020, reaching $270,000. Households here earn about 42% less than the Gaston County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 151%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,672
+31%since 2020
from 2,040 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,876 / sq mi
+31%since 2020
from 2,196 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
−20%since 2020
from 54.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,362
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,071 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,679
+28%since 2020
from $21,596 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.503 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.7%
Wholesale trade13.3%
Finance & insurance9.6%
Information8.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
Education & health services3.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Other services2.6%
Public administration2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$270,000
+151%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $88,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$939
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $745 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
67.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.0%
+22.9 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
+140%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(1,207)
Black30.2%(617)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(13)
Asian1%(20)
Other9%(183)
Diversity Score68.8%(1,403)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(1,447)
Black37.4%(998)
Hispanic / Latino4%(107)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(120)
Diversity Score70.5%(1,882)
Diversity Score
70
+2%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+21.0 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.1 min
+19%since 2020
from 21.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.9%
−21.2 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% 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
11.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% 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
19.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
Female
53.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
−18.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 73.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 97.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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 2,672 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 $39,362 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 $270,000, and the typical rent is about $939 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.4% 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 16.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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