CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 16.06
North Carolina · Mecklenburg County · 4,273 residents · 0.758 sq mi
Notable rankings
#7highest foreign-born in NC46.9%#72highest density in NC5,637/sq mi#275highest high poverty in NC26.8%TRACT SHAPE · Mecklenburg County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 16.06 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,089. Population has declined 7% since 2020. Median home value is $345,700. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
4,273
−7%since 2020
from 4,600 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,637 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 6,069 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
+4%since 2020
from 33.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,089
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,297 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,455
+29%since 2020
from $23,613 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
−12%since 2020
from 0.460 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.7%
Information9.6%
Other services9.3%
Retail trade9.2%
Finance & insurance8%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
Public administration6.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$345,700
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $232,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,584
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,000 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
49.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.1%
+18.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+10%since 2020
from 4.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(1,079)
Black23.5%(1,080)
Hispanic / Latino35.5%(1,633)
Asian15.5%(711)
Other2.1%(97)
Diversity Score92.4%(4,252)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.6%(1,309)
Black19%(814)
Hispanic / Latino38.6%(1,650)
Asian9.8%(419)
Other1.9%(81)
Diversity Score88.8%(3,796)
Diversity Score
89
−4%since 2020
from 92 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.1 min
+4%since 2020
from 27.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 60.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−16.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+1.0 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
10.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 69.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Female
52.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Foreign born
46.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
33.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% 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 4,273 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 $73,089 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 $345,700, and the typical rent is about $1,584 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.5% 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 26.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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