CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9308
North Carolina · Henderson County · 5,261 residents · 6.043 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 9308 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,679. Population has declined 11% since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $377,800.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,261
−11%since 2020
from 5,882 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
871 / sq mi
−11%since 2020
from 973 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
+2%since 2020
from 42.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$82,679
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,197 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,288
+80%since 2020
from $26,205 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+13%since 2020
from 0.419 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.4%
Wholesale trade7.1%
Other services6.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Information3.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Public administration2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$377,800
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $201,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,234
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $940 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 68.4% in 2020
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+14%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(4,516)
Black0.8%(49)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(1,158)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(159)
Diversity Score46.4%(2,728)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(4,168)
Black0.7%(36)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(935)
Asian1.1%(60)
Other1.2%(62)
Diversity Score42.6%(2,239)
Diversity Score
43
−8%since 2020
from 46 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.7 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 18.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 83.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.9%
+28.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
Female
52.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
Foreign born
10.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% 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 5,261 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 $82,679 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 $377,800, and the typical rent is about $1,234 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.2% 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 9.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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