CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7
North Carolina · Onslow County · 7,435 residents · 6.792 sq mi
Notable rankings
#34lowest young in NC#998 US22.1 yrs#62lowest short commute in NC15.0 min#67highest broadband in NC99.5%#132highest population in NC7,435TRACT SHAPE · Onslow County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 7 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. At a median age of 22.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,435
+4%since 2020
from 7,131 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,095 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 1,050 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
22.1
+5%since 2020
from 21.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$67,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,647 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,699
+27%since 2020
from $19,446 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
−6%since 2020
from 0.363 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.3%
Information12.8%
Retail trade5%
Public administration2.8%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,472
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,316 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
42.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(4,425)
Black6.5%(466)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(1,576)
Asian2.5%(180)
Other6.8%(484)
Diversity Score69.6%(4,961)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.3%(4,259)
Black5.5%(412)
Hispanic / Latino26.3%(1,956)
Asian2.1%(156)
Other8.8%(652)
Diversity Score73.9%(5,497)
Diversity Score
74
+6%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 99.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.0 min
+2%since 2020
from 14.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.9%
−28.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
56.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
Female
43.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
Foreign born
5.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 99.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% 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 7,435 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 $67,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,472 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.6% 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 7.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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