CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9703
North Carolina · Martin County · 3,710 residents · 19.76 sq mi
Notable rankings
#154lowest low income in NC$38,655#172lowest low home value in NC$113,500#263lowest low rent in NC$744#339highest high poverty in NC25.0%TRACT SHAPE · Martin County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9703 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,655. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $113,500. With a median age of 46.4, 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 46.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% 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
3,710
+5%since 2020
from 3,550 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
188 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 180 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
+16%since 2020
from 40.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$38,655
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $29,410 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,786
+26%since 2020
from $18,906 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
−1%since 2020
from 0.405 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
Finance & insurance10.7%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
Wholesale trade10.2%
Other services4.2%
Retail trade3.7%
Public administration3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
Construction1.4%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$113,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $780 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
39.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
−24.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−2%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(1,571)
Black39.9%(1,415)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(509)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other1.3%(46)
Diversity Score78.1%(2,771)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.8%(1,438)
Black42.2%(1,567)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(405)
Asian3%(111)
Other5.1%(189)
Diversity Score82%(3,042)
Diversity Score
82
+5%since 2020
from 78 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.4 min
+30%since 2020
from 18.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% 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
11.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
Female
59.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 60.5% in 2020
Foreign born
2.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% 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 3,710 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 $38,655 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 $113,500, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.8% 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 25.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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