CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9203
North Carolina · Person County · 6,563 residents · 9.355 sq mi
Notable rankings
#110highest high poverty in NC35.4%#228highest population in NC6,563#426lowest low income in NC$47,741TRACT SHAPE · Person County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9203 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,741. Population has grown 16% since 2020. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $177,500. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,563
+16%since 2020
from 5,638 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
702 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 603 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
+1%since 2020
from 47.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,741
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,573 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,411
−5%since 2020
from $37,236 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.574
−2%since 2020
from 0.588 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.5%
Information9%
Retail trade7.3%
Transportation & warehousing7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
Construction3.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Other services0.8%
Public administration0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$177,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $101,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$854
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $725 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
42.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+53%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(2,580)
Black43.5%(2,454)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(550)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(54)
Diversity Score73.9%(4,169)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(2,739)
Black37.5%(2,461)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(1,154)
Asian0.6%(41)
Other2.6%(168)
Diversity Score81.7%(5,362)
Diversity Score
82
+10%since 2020
from 74 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.2 min
+13%since 2020
from 22.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% 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
13.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 61.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
Female
51.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
Foreign born
9.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+20.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% 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 6,563 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 $47,741 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 $177,500, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.9% 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 35.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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