CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9704
North Carolina · Macon County · 3,980 residents · 49.003 sq mi
Notable rankings
#241lowest low income in NC$42,041#334highest rent burden in NC60.3%#346lowest low density in NC81.22/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Macon County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9704 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,041. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $224,200. Households here earn about 29% less than the Macon County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% 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
3,980
+1%since 2020
from 3,942 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
81 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 80 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
−7%since 2020
from 46.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$42,041
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,625 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,328
+38%since 2020
from $27,017 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
+10%since 2020
from 0.466 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
Other services7.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
Public administration4.9%
Retail trade2.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$224,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $149,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$869
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $730 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
15.5% rent
Vacancy rate
35.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+45%since 2020
from 3.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(3,584)
Black1.7%(67)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(55)
Asian5%(197)
Other1%(39)
Diversity Score21.3%(839)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(3,540)
Black3.6%(143)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(123)
Asian1.9%(74)
Other2.5%(100)
Diversity Score25.7%(1,023)
Diversity Score
26
+21%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.6 min
+10%since 2020
from 23.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 77.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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
11.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
Female
49.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
Foreign born
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 77.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.8 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 3,980 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 $42,041 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 $224,200, and the typical rent is about $869 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.2% 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 11.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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