CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 127.03
North Carolina · Guilford County · 4,774 residents · 1.872 sq mi
Notable rankings
#166highest home value in NC$605,900#252highest rent burden in NC63.5%#269highest high poverty in NC27.1%#275highest per-capita income in NC$65,378TRACT SHAPE · Guilford County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 127.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $605,900, the poverty rate sits 118% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,774
+11%since 2020
from 4,307 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,550 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 2,301 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.7
+27%since 2020
from 36.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,563
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,674 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,378
+28%since 2020
from $51,128 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.633
+14%since 2020
from 0.555 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.3%
Finance & insurance13%
Professional, scientific, technical13%
Wholesale trade6.2%
Retail trade6%
Other services5.3%
Public administration5.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$605,900
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,133
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $802 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
52.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−14.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.5%
+28.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
11.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(2,518)
Black19.4%(836)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(850)
Asian1.5%(66)
Other0.9%(37)
Diversity Score72.7%(3,129)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.9%(2,430)
Black28%(1,337)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(660)
Asian2.1%(102)
Other5.1%(245)
Diversity Score80%(3,821)
Diversity Score
80
+10%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
−12.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.9 min
+15%since 2020
from 22.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−20.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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
15.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
Female
54.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
Foreign born
15.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% 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 4,774 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 $54,563 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 $605,900, and the typical rent is about $1,133 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.6% 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 27.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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