CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 55.11
North Carolina · Mecklenburg County · 2,920 residents · 0.751 sq mi
Notable rankings
#81highest broadband in NC99.5%#143highest WFH in NC36.3%#162highest rent burden in NC68.0%#203highest density in NC3,888/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Mecklenburg County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 55.11 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,939. Population has fallen 23% since 2020, a loss of 890 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $270,600. Households here earn about 45% less than the Mecklenburg County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,920
−23%since 2020
from 3,810 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,888 / sq mi
−23%since 2020
from 5,073 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
+22%since 2020
from 30.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,939
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,033 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,107
+18%since 2020
from $33,111 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
+7%since 2020
from 0.343 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance25.9%
Professional, scientific, technical25.9%
Other services18.4%
Public administration7.6%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Retail trade3.1%
Information2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$270,600
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $157,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,391
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,202 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
61.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.8%
+23.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+90%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.4%(931)
Black65.8%(2,506)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(206)
Asian3.2%(123)
Other1.2%(44)
Diversity Score62.9%(2,398)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.1%(790)
Black60.2%(1,758)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(188)
Asian2.8%(83)
Other3.5%(101)
Diversity Score69.8%(2,037)
Diversity Score
70
+11%since 2020
from 63 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 98.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.9 min
−4%since 2020
from 22.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.6%
−27.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.3%
+27.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% 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
4.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.4%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
Female
55.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
Foreign born
16.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% 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 2,920 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 $47,939 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 $270,600, and the typical rent is about $1,391 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.7% 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 7.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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