CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9603.01
North Carolina · Rutherford County · 1,589 residents · 39.927 sq mi
Notable rankings
#33highest old in NC#1299 US62.0 yrs#133lowest low density in NC39.80/sq mi#206lowest low rent burden in NC14.7%#326lowest low broadband in NC79.9%TRACT SHAPE · Rutherford County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9603.01 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $433,800. With a median age of 62.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% more than the Rutherford County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% 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
1,589
+11%since 2020
from 1,431 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
40 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 36 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
62.0
+3%since 2020
from 60.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $58,088 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,599
+27%since 2020
from $38,287 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.494 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.7%
Information10%
Wholesale trade6.3%
Other services4.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Education & health services2.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
Public administration0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$433,800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $301,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,517
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,073 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
8.7% rent
Vacancy rate
57.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.7%
−16.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+15%since 2020
from 5.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(1,262)
Black6.5%(93)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other3.8%(54)
Diversity Score27.1%(387)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(1,392)
Black6.2%(98)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(37)
Diversity Score28.3%(450)
Diversity Score
28
+5%since 2020
from 27 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 97.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.2 min
+15%since 2020
from 23.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% 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
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
Female
57.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
Foreign born
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.9%
−15.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 97.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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 1,589 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 $72,500 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 $433,800, and the typical rent is about $1,517 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.7% 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 18.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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