CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9605.01
North Carolina · Rutherford County · 2,795 residents · 9.844 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Rutherford County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9605.01 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,950. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $341,100. With a median age of 59.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% more than the Rutherford County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,795
−6%since 2020
from 2,981 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
284 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 303 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
59.2
+1%since 2020
from 58.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$67,950
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $43,000 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,133
+32%since 2020
from $33,540 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
−1%since 2020
from 0.515 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.4%
Retail trade12.9%
Other services9.5%
Public administration7.7%
Information7.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
Manufacturing1.5%
Education & health services0.9%
Construction0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$341,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $214,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$757
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $902 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+1%since 2020
from 5.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(2,641)
Black9.7%(289)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.7%(765)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82%(2,292)
Black2.1%(59)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(338)
Asian0.7%(20)
Other3.1%(86)
Diversity Score38.9%(1,088)
Diversity Score
39
+52%since 2020
from 26 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.3 min
+16%since 2020
from 24.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 80.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
12.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
Female
55.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
Foreign born
8.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% 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 2,795 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 $67,950 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 $341,100, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.0% 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 7.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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