CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 306.01
North Carolina · Lee County · 3,781 residents · 27.314 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Lee County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 306.01 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $301,500. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 50% more than the Lee County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
3,781
+10%since 2020
from 3,448 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
138 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 126 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
+4%since 2020
from 42.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$98,333
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $88,125 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,556
+18%since 2020
from $35,161 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
+5%since 2020
from 0.346 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
Retail trade11.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Other services2.2%
Public administration2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
Construction1.3%
Education & health services0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$301,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $164,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,419
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $627 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
5.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.8%
+28.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+64%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(2,832)
Black11%(380)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(94)
Asian1.5%(53)
Other2.6%(89)
Diversity Score38.9%(1,343)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(2,983)
Black12.5%(474)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(131)
Asian2.2%(85)
Other2.9%(108)
Diversity Score44.9%(1,698)
Diversity Score
45
+15%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
36.8 min
+2%since 2020
from 36.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
Female
51.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 97.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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 3,781 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 $98,333 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 $301,500, and the typical rent is about $1,419 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.2% 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 8.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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