CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8
North Carolina · Onslow County · 829 residents · 0.562 sq mi
Notable rankings
#32lowest young in NC#958 US21.9 yrs#202lowest low income in NC$40,757#283lowest short commute in NC18.7 min#437lowest low education in NC15.3%TRACT SHAPE · Onslow County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 8 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,757. Population has fallen 39% since 2020, a loss of 522 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 21.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Onslow County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
829
−39%since 2020
from 1,351 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,475 / sq mi
−39%since 2020
from 2,404 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.9
−3%since 2020
from 22.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024829
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$40,757
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,671 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,762
+75%since 2020
from $13,579 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−16.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.263
−18%since 2020
from 0.321 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information35.6%
Finance & insurance7.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
Retail trade4.6%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,393
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,161 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
58.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 72.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(897)
Black1.8%(24)
Hispanic / Latino27.5%(372)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(58)
Diversity Score60.1%(813)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(755)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(28)
Asian2.1%(17)
Other3.5%(29)
Diversity Score21%(174)
Diversity Score
21
−65%since 2020
from 60 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 98.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.7 min
+4%since 2020
from 17.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 68.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
63.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
Female
36.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
Foreign born
1.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−17.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% 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 829 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 $40,757 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 $1,393 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.3% 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 6.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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