CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 304.01
North Carolina · Lee County · 4,426 residents · 13.961 sq mi
Notable rankings
#100lowest young in NC27.3 yrs#106lowest low broadband in NC73.2%#257highest high poverty in NC27.5%#354lowest low rent burden in NC20.9%TRACT SHAPE · Lee County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 304.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $195,400. At a median age of 27.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,426
+13%since 2020
from 3,904 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
317 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 280 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.3
−21%since 2020
from 34.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,333
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,075 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,920
+15%since 2020
from $19,137 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
+13%since 2020
from 0.385 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.9%
Retail trade12.9%
Information6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
Education & health services1.1%
Other services0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$195,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $128,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,080
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $765 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
40.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+31%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.9%(1,049)
Black33.3%(1,299)
Hispanic / Latino36.1%(1,409)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(147)
Diversity Score85.7%(3,345)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(1,564)
Black27.9%(1,236)
Hispanic / Latino34.3%(1,520)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(106)
Diversity Score84.8%(3,755)
Diversity Score
85
−1%since 2020
from 86 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.8 min
+18%since 2020
from 21.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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
3.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Female
48.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Foreign born
11.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 66.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
30.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% 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 4,426 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 $51,333 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 $195,400, and the typical rent is about $1,080 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.4% 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 27.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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