CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 56.22
North Carolina · Mecklenburg County · 2,203 residents · 0.285 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low income in NC#137 US$14,821#7highest high poverty in NC#379 US59.2%#29highest density in NC7,730/sq mi#54lowest young in NC#1504 US23.6 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Mecklenburg County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 56.22 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,821. Population has declined 5% since 2020. Median home value is $195,300. At a median age of 23.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 59.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 83% less than the Mecklenburg County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% 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
2,203
−5%since 2020
from 2,312 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,730 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 8,112 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
23.6
−16%since 2020
from 28.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$14,821
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $23,672 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,717
+7%since 2020
from $16,593 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
5.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
59.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
+2%since 2020
from 0.493 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.5%
Public administration15.9%
Information14.1%
Retail trade8.6%
Finance & insurance8.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$195,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $137,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$975
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $882 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
7.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
92.2% rent
Vacancy rate
23.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.0%
−41.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.2
+127%since 2020
from 5.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.4%(865)
Black38.2%(883)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(293)
Asian1.7%(40)
Other10%(231)
Diversity Score86%(1,988)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.8%(701)
Black38.4%(846)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(305)
Asian14.5%(320)
Other1.4%(31)
Diversity Score88.9%(1,957)
Diversity Score
89
+3%since 2020
from 86 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.6%
+22.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.5 min
−2%since 2020
from 25.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.8%
−33.8 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
42.2%
+36.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−20.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.1%
+31.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
Female
56.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
Foreign born
16.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 75.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% 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 2,203 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 $14,821 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 $195,300, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.6% 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 59.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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