CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 304
North Carolina · Randolph County · 5,594 residents · 4.449 sq mi
Notable rankings
#60lowest low education in NC7.7%#162lowest low home value in NC$112,000#305highest foreign-born in NC17.5%#306lowest young in NC31.8 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Randolph County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 304 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,295. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $112,000. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,594
+9%since 2020
from 5,118 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,257 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 1,150 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.8
−5%since 2020
from 33.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$50,295
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $40,385 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,548
+40%since 2020
from $16,145 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
+6%since 2020
from 0.354 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.7%
Information11.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
Wholesale trade7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
Other services4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
Public administration3.8%
Education & health services1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$112,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $93,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$896
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $733 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
58.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−4%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(2,494)
Black9.1%(468)
Hispanic / Latino37.8%(1,937)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other4.2%(213)
Diversity Score76.2%(3,897)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(2,977)
Black6.2%(348)
Hispanic / Latino36.7%(2,055)
Asian1.5%(85)
Other2.3%(129)
Diversity Score72.2%(4,036)
Diversity Score
72
−5%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.7 min
+2%since 2020
from 21.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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
7.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
Female
45.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
Foreign born
17.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
34.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% 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 5,594 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 $50,295 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 $112,000, and the typical rent is about $896 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.7% 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 22.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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