CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 101
North Carolina · Madison County · 2,425 residents · 118.416 sq mi
Notable rankings
#7lowest low rent in NC#232 US$411#14highest commute in NC42.6 min#32lowest low density in NC20.48/sq mi#89lowest low rent burden in NC6.9%TRACT SHAPE · Madison County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 101 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,644. Population has declined 5% since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $324,000. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Madison County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,425
−5%since 2020
from 2,564 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
20 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 22 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.8
−2%since 2020
from 49.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$37,644
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $32,529 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,834
+67%since 2020
from $22,595 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.597
+26%since 2020
from 0.475 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.6%
Finance & insurance10.7%
Other services8.6%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
Education & health services2.6%
Retail trade1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$324,000
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $151,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$411
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
44.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.6
+85%since 2020
from 4.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(2,460)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(12)
Asian2.8%(72)
Other0.7%(18)
Diversity Score9.8%(252)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87%(2,109)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(83)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.6%(233)
Diversity Score29.2%(707)
Diversity Score
29
+197%since 2020
from 10 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
42.6 min
+10%since 2020
from 38.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% 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
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Female
50.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+28.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 99.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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 2,425 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 $37,644 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 $324,000, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.0% 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 9.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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