CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 21
North Carolina · Onslow County · 4,844 residents · 6.638 sq mi
Notable rankings
#167lowest low poverty in NC2.7%#197highest broadband in NC98.6%#450highest commute in NC30.2 minTRACT SHAPE · Onslow County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 21 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,111. Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 1,026 residents. Median home value is $211,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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
4,844
−17%since 2020
from 5,870 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
730 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 884 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
+30%since 2020
from 32.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$60,111
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,129 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,505
+25%since 2020
from $26,823 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
−1%since 2020
from 0.379 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.3%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
Wholesale trade8.7%
Information6.7%
Education & health services4.7%
Retail trade2.9%
Other services1.4%
Public administration1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Construction1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$211,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $161,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$962
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,040 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 68.3% in 2020
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+9%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.2%(3,531)
Black22.4%(1,317)
Hispanic / Latino12%(707)
Asian1.1%(67)
Other4.2%(248)
Diversity Score71.4%(4,193)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(2,748)
Black24.3%(1,175)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(359)
Asian2.8%(134)
Other8.8%(428)
Diversity Score75.7%(3,665)
Diversity Score
76
+6%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.2 min
+40%since 2020
from 21.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−16.6 ptssince 2020
from 85.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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
0.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 60.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
Female
51.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
Foreign born
5.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
30.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% 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 4,844 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 $60,111 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 $211,100, and the typical rent is about $962 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.7% 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 2.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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