CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 306
North Carolina · Randolph County · 7,043 residents · 32.451 sq mi
Notable rankings
#167highest population in NC7,043#264lowest low rent burden in NC17.4%#309lowest low poverty in NC3.9%TRACT SHAPE · Randolph County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 306 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,024. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $271,900. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Randolph County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,043
−4%since 2020
from 7,303 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
217 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 225 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
Unchangedsince 2020
from 44.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$90,024
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,190 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,576
+55%since 2020
from $32,548 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
−3%since 2020
from 0.474 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.2%
Other services10.8%
Information10.5%
Public administration10.1%
Finance & insurance9.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
Education & health services2.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$271,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $159,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,459
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $923 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−1%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(6,075)
Black3.5%(256)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(714)
Asian2.4%(173)
Other1.2%(85)
Diversity Score37.1%(2,707)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(6,153)
Black1%(69)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(639)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(182)
Diversity Score28.5%(2,005)
Diversity Score
28
−23%since 2020
from 37 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.8 min
−3%since 2020
from 24.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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
2.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Female
52.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Foreign born
5.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% 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 7,043 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 $90,024 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 $271,900, and the typical rent is about $1,459 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.7% 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 3.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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