CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9707
North Carolina · Macon County · 6,684 residents · 88.836 sq mi
Notable rankings
#176lowest low broadband in NC76.4%#206highest population in NC6,684#235lowest short commute in NC18.1 min#317lowest low density in NC75.24/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Macon County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9707 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,682. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $261,200. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
6,684
+6%since 2020
from 6,284 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
75 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 71 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
−8%since 2020
from 48.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,682
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $45,931 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,358
+33%since 2020
from $25,764 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.545
+22%since 2020
from 0.448 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.4%
Finance & insurance11.3%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
Other services2.8%
Retail trade2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
Construction1.9%
Public administration1.7%
Education & health services1.1%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$261,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $171,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $770 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
25.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+28%since 2020
from 3.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(5,391)
Black1.8%(113)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(750)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(30)
Diversity Score31.2%(1,959)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(5,525)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(1,063)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(96)
Diversity Score36.4%(2,433)
Diversity Score
36
+17%since 2020
from 31 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 87.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.1 min
−21%since 2020
from 22.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
7.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Female
52.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Foreign born
7.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% 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 6,684 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 $54,682 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 $261,200, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.2% 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 21.3% 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