CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 61.09
North Carolina · Mecklenburg County · 3,260 residents · 2.196 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Mecklenburg County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 61.09 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,326. Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 686 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $263,700. Households here earn about 33% less than the Mecklenburg County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,260
−17%since 2020
from 3,946 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,485 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 1,797 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
+10%since 2020
from 32.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,326
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,821 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,179
+30%since 2020
from $24,008 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+24.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
−28%since 2020
from 0.505 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19%
Retail trade9.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
Other services7.7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
Public administration6.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$263,700
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $141,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,195
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $988 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+27%since 2020
from 3.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.4%(568)
Black81.3%(3,207)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(145)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(26)
Diversity Score39.7%(1,565)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.4%(176)
Black82.8%(2,700)
Hispanic / Latino7%(227)
Asian2.5%(80)
Other2.4%(77)
Diversity Score38.1%(1,243)
Diversity Score
38
−4%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.5 min
+16%since 2020
from 23.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.1%
−31.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.1%
+26.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% 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
6.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+27.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.6%
−13.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.2% in 2020
Female
48.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
Foreign born
13.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 97.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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 3,260 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 $58,326 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 $263,700, and the typical rent is about $1,195 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.7% 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 12.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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