CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1.03
North Carolina · Onslow County · 6,834 residents · 146.028 sq mi
Notable rankings
#147lowest low rent burden in NC11.8%#173lowest low density in NC46.80/sq mi#189highest population in NC6,834TRACT SHAPE · Onslow County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 1.03 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,566. Population has grown 20% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $244,200. At a median age of 34.8, 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 34.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,834
+20%since 2020
from 5,706 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
47 / sq mi
+20%since 2020
from 39 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
−3%since 2020
from 35.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$83,566
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,615 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,090
+33%since 2020
from $25,716 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
−4%since 2020
from 0.381 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
Finance & insurance9.3%
Other services8.6%
Public administration7.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
Retail trade4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
Education & health services2.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$244,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $156,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,158
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,030 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.8%
−15.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+21%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(4,377)
Black10.9%(623)
Hispanic / Latino9%(513)
Asian1%(57)
Other2.4%(136)
Diversity Score48.9%(2,788)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(4,351)
Black15.1%(1,035)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(406)
Asian1.5%(104)
Other13.7%(938)
Diversity Score68.6%(4,691)
Diversity Score
69
+40%since 2020
from 49 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.5 min
−4%since 2020
from 24.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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
3.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Female
47.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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 6,834 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 $83,566 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 $244,200, and the typical rent is about $1,158 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.8% 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 11.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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