CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 513.03
North Carolina · Rowan County · 6,551 residents · 5.373 sq mi
Notable rankings
#108highest rent burden in NC70.9%#230highest population in NC6,551#314highest high poverty in NC25.4%TRACT SHAPE · Rowan County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 513.03 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,570. Population has grown 15% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $228,500. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,551
+15%since 2020
from 5,682 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,219 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 1,058 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+3%since 2020
from 35.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$50,570
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,719 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,089
+13%since 2020
from $28,280 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
+12%since 2020
from 0.441 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.2%
Retail trade14.6%
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
Other services4.8%
Public administration4.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$228,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $145,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,155
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $838 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
44.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.9%
+31.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+38%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(3,368)
Black34.8%(1,980)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(327)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(7)
Diversity Score65.5%(3,721)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(2,777)
Black40.4%(2,646)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(895)
Asian1.3%(87)
Other2.2%(146)
Diversity Score79.7%(5,223)
Diversity Score
80
+22%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.4 min
+12%since 2020
from 20.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−16.1 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Female
54.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Foreign born
7.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% 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 6,551 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 $50,570 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 $228,500, and the typical rent is about $1,155 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.7% 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 25.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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