CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 59.29
North Carolina · Mecklenburg County · 4,607 residents · 0.883 sq mi
Notable rankings
#84highest density in NC5,217/sq mi#129highest foreign-born in NC24.7%#207highest rent in NC$1,895#286highest broadband in NC98.0%TRACT SHAPE · Mecklenburg County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 59.29 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,988. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $304,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
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
4,607
−1%since 2020
from 4,673 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,217 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 5,292 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+1%since 2020
from 36.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,988
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,996 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,306
+4%since 2020
from $37,008 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
+7%since 2020
from 0.332 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.1%
Finance & insurance12.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
Wholesale trade9.4%
Other services9%
Public administration8.4%
Information8.2%
Education & health services0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$304,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $208,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,895
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,388 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−24.5 ptssince 2020
from 68.2% in 2020
56.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+42%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.8%(1,766)
Black39.6%(1,849)
Hispanic / Latino14%(653)
Asian5.1%(240)
Other3.5%(165)
Diversity Score84.7%(3,956)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.2%(1,391)
Black26.2%(1,206)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(1,293)
Asian6.9%(318)
Other8.7%(399)
Diversity Score93.7%(4,315)
Diversity Score
94
+11%since 2020
from 85 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
−19.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 99.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.2 min
−7%since 2020
from 27.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.3%
−25.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% 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
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Female
53.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Foreign born
24.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.5%
−15.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% 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 4,607 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 $73,988 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 $304,600, and the typical rent is about $1,895 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.8% 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 7.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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