CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3.03
North Carolina · Pitt County · 2,744 residents · 0.702 sq mi
Notable rankings
#64lowest young in NC#1963 US25.0 yrs#90highest high poverty in NC37.7%#200highest density in NC3,909/sq mi#271lowest low broadband in NC78.8%TRACT SHAPE · Pitt County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 3.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,170. Population has declined 13% since 2020. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 25.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 37.7% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,744
−13%since 2020
from 3,139 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,909 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 4,472 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
25.0
+14%since 2020
from 22.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,170
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $32,059 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,806
+55%since 2020
from $16,028 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.7%
−16.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
−17%since 2020
from 0.482 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
Other services11.7%
Public administration11.7%
Retail trade9.6%
Finance & insurance4.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$986
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $866 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
99.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2020
from 64.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(1,559)
Black40.8%(1,282)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(11)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other8.7%(272)
Diversity Score72.4%(2,272)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.5%(919)
Black51.4%(1,410)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(91)
Asian5%(138)
Other6.8%(186)
Diversity Score76.9%(2,111)
Diversity Score
77
+6%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.8 min
+43%since 2020
from 16.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% 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
31.8%
+27.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
Female
50.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.2%
+19.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 2,744 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 $46,170 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 $986 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.2% 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 37.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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