CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 28.01
North Carolina · Onslow County · 2,509 residents · 9.167 sq mi
Notable rankings
#18lowest low broadband in NC#693 US63.4%#208highest high poverty in NC29.1%#323lowest low rent burden in NC19.8%#357lowest low income in NC$45,750TRACT SHAPE · Onslow County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 28.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,750. Population has grown 48% since 2020. Median home value is $319,600. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Onslow County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,509
+48%since 2020
from 1,700 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
274 / sq mi
+48%since 2020
from 185 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
−8%since 2020
from 45.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,750
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$29,320
−10%since 2020
from $32,519 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.592
+12%since 2020
from 0.531 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.6%
Wholesale trade15%
Finance & insurance9.6%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
Retail trade7.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
Construction2.6%
Other services2%
Public administration2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$319,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $302,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $980 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.8%
+19.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(1,330)
Black6.7%(114)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian9.9%(169)
Other5.1%(87)
Diversity Score46.4%(788)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(2,361)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(59)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other2.9%(74)
Diversity Score14.1%(355)
Diversity Score
14
−70%since 2020
from 46 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.4 min
+14%since 2020
from 22.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% 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
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
Female
46.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
Foreign born
1.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 2,509 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 $45,750 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 $319,600, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.0% 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 29.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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