CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9.02
North Carolina · Onslow County · 4,914 residents · 4.07 sq mi
Notable rankings
#21lowest young in NC#654 US21.2 yrs#28lowest short commute in NC#1399 US13.4 min#468highest rent burden in NC56.8%TRACT SHAPE · Onslow County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,875. Population has declined 15% since 2020. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. At a median age of 21.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,914
−15%since 2020
from 5,777 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,207 / sq mi
−15%since 2020
from 1,419 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.2
Unchangedsince 2020
from 21.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,875
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,484 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,911
+32%since 2020
from $17,402 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.299
+15%since 2020
from 0.260 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Other services0.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,451
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,265 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
97.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(3,379)
Black22.2%(1,280)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(774)
Asian1.1%(62)
Other4.9%(282)
Diversity Score73.5%(4,249)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(2,660)
Black21.7%(1,068)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(840)
Asian2.5%(124)
Other4.5%(222)
Diversity Score78.5%(3,857)
Diversity Score
78
+7%since 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.4 min
−5%since 2020
from 14.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
21.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
41.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
63.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
Female
36.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 96.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% 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 4,914 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 $51,875 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 $1,451 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 45.9% 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 5.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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