CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9703
North Carolina · Richmond County · 4,497 residents · 39.328 sq mi
Notable rankings
#116lowest low rent burden in NC9.3%#126lowest low home value in NC$103,600#451lowest low education in NC15.5%#483lowest low density in NC114.35/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Richmond County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9703 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 15% 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 $103,600. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% more than the Richmond County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,497
+3%since 2020
from 4,360 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
114 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 111 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.7
−3%since 2020
from 49.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$59,688
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,806 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,019
+13%since 2020
from $23,053 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
+10%since 2020
from 0.359 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
Retail trade11.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
Construction9.2%
Finance & insurance7.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
Other services4.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
Manufacturing1.7%
Public administration1.5%
Education & health services1.1%
Wholesale trade0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$103,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,113
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $830 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+15%since 2020
from 1.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(3,165)
Black14.2%(618)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(465)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(112)
Diversity Score55.1%(2,403)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(2,988)
Black18.6%(838)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(567)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(104)
Diversity Score63.4%(2,852)
Diversity Score
63
+15%since 2020
from 55 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.9 min
−8%since 2020
from 24.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 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
8.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Female
50.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Foreign born
6.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 73.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 93.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% 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 4,497 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 $59,688 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 $103,600, and the typical rent is about $1,113 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.5% 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 19.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Richmond CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024