CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 121.11
North Carolina · New Hanover County · 6,663 residents · 4.982 sq mi
Notable rankings
#210highest population in NC6,663#241highest broadband in NC98.3%#327highest rent burden in NC60.5%#438lowest short commute in NC19.9 minTRACT SHAPE · New Hanover County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 121.11 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,906. Population has grown 45% since 2020. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $385,800. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,663
+45%since 2020
from 4,593 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,337 / sq mi
+45%since 2020
from 922 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
−11%since 2020
from 52.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,906
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $55,396 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,367
+43%since 2020
from $32,422 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+2%since 2020
from 0.414 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
Retail trade9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
Other services6.8%
Public administration6.3%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Education & health services2.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$385,800
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $199,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,455
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,050 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+56%since 2020
from 3.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(3,828)
Black6.9%(318)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(357)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other1.7%(76)
Diversity Score36.8%(1,689)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(5,186)
Black8.2%(545)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(527)
Asian0.7%(46)
Other5.4%(359)
Diversity Score47.3%(3,151)
Diversity Score
47
+29%since 2020
from 37 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
53.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.9 min
−9%since 2020
from 22.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−15.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Female
58.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Foreign born
5.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% 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 6,663 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 $68,906 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 $385,800, and the typical rent is about $1,455 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 53.0% 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 10.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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