CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 116.02
North Carolina · Orange County · 6,842 residents · 0.6 sq mi
Notable rankings
#6lowest young in NC#209 US19.7 yrs#7highest density in NC11,403/sq mi#7lowest low broadband in NC#247 US54.5%#15highest education in NC#729 US86.1%TRACT SHAPE · Orange County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 116.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,226. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 54.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 68% less than the Orange County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
4% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,842
−2%since 2020
from 6,972 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
11,403 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 11,620 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
19.7
−1%since 2020
from 19.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$29,226
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $27,143 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$4,586
+2%since 2020
from $4,495 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
54.5%
+19.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
−30%since 2020
from 0.544 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Retail trade0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,371
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,101 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
4.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
95.9% rent
Vacancy rate
32.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(4,500)
Black10.6%(738)
Hispanic / Latino8%(555)
Asian13.7%(957)
Other3.2%(222)
Diversity Score68.3%(4,758)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55%(3,765)
Black14.5%(995)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(424)
Asian22.9%(1,568)
Other1.3%(90)
Diversity Score77.4%(5,298)
Diversity Score
77
+13%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
86.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 79.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.4%
−16.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.1 min
+7%since 2020
from 13.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
41.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
7.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
Female
58.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
Foreign born
9.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
54.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 77.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% 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 6,842 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 $29,226 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 $1,371 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 86.1% 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 54.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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