CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 55.33
North Carolina · Mecklenburg County · 1,469 residents · 2.218 sq mi
Notable rankings
#186highest home value in NC$588,800#193lowest short commute in NC17.6 min#198highest WFH in NC33.5%#209highest foreign-born in NC20.9%TRACT SHAPE · Mecklenburg County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 55.33 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,605. The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2020. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
6% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,469
+54%since 2020
from 954 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
662 / sq mi
+54%since 2020
from 430 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.3
+4%since 2020
from 29.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$78,605
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,875 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,811
+26%since 2020
from $48,239 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+28%since 2020
from 0.326 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.9%
Public administration14.9%
Information7.3%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Retail trade4.3%
Finance & insurance4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$588,800
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,626
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,256 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
6.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
93.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.1%(373)
Black51.5%(491)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(80)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(10)
Diversity Score71.9%(686)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.9%(381)
Black52.1%(765)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(70)
Asian15.9%(234)
Other1.3%(19)
Diversity Score79.2%(1,164)
Diversity Score
79
+10%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
56.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.6 min
+5%since 2020
from 16.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.0%
−26.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.5%
+24.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 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
8.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.5%
−14.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.6%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
Female
55.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
Foreign born
20.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% 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 1,469 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 $78,605 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 $588,800, and the typical rent is about $1,626 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 56.2% 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 13.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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