CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9617
North Carolina · Robeson County · 4,527 residents · 34.715 sq mi
Notable rankings
#63lowest low home value in NC$90,700#135lowest low broadband in NC74.4%#140lowest low education in NC10.1%#176lowest low income in NC$39,815TRACT SHAPE · Robeson County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9617 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,815. Population has declined 12% since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $90,700. With a median age of 47.0, 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 47.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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
4,527
−12%since 2020
from 5,165 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
130 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 149 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
+1%since 2020
from 46.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,815
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $30,573 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,916
+49%since 2020
from $18,039 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
+11%since 2020
from 0.450 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.7%
Information11.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
Construction5.1%
Other services4%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Public administration0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$90,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$812
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $562 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
46.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+5%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(1,473)
Black49.4%(2,553)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(120)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.7%(1,019)
Diversity Score79.4%(4,099)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.2%(1,277)
Black46.4%(2,102)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.8%(1,077)
Diversity Score81%(3,667)
Diversity Score
81
+2%since 2020
from 79 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.9 min
+3%since 2020
from 29.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
Female
53.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.4%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% 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 4,527 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 $39,815 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 $90,700, and the typical rent is about $812 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.1% 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 20.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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