CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9703.04
North Carolina · Macon County · 2,523 residents · 2.728 sq mi
Notable rankings
#81lowest low broadband in NC71.7%#157lowest low rent in NC$692#352lowest low home value in NC$147,200#357highest old in NC49.7 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Macon County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9703.04 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,864. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $147,200. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,523
+1%since 2020
from 2,487 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
925 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 912 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.7
+1%since 2020
from 49.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,864
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $34,087 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,691
+57%since 2020
from $25,342 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.557
+6%since 2020
from 0.527 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
Other services3.9%
Public administration3.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
Retail trade2.6%
Finance & insurance1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$147,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $118,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $776 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
−10%since 2020
from 3.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(2,330)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(157)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.8%(368)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(2,109)
Black4.5%(114)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(195)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(105)
Diversity Score36.4%(919)
Diversity Score
36
+146%since 2020
from 15 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.6 min
+13%since 2020
from 20.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% 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
7.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Female
51.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Foreign born
8.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 93.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% 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 2,523 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 $46,864 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 $147,200, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.5% 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 18.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Macon CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024