CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 103
North Carolina · Scotland County · 3,966 residents · 9.302 sq mi
Notable rankings
#58lowest low home value in NC$89,800#70highest high poverty in NC40.5%#102lowest low income in NC$34,599#176lowest low education in NC10.9%TRACT SHAPE · Scotland County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 103 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,599. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 738 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $89,800. The poverty rate of 40.5% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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
3,966
−16%since 2020
from 4,704 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
426 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 506 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
+15%since 2020
from 30.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$34,599
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,944 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,472
+42%since 2020
from $16,560 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.587
+5%since 2020
from 0.558 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.5%
Information12.3%
Finance & insurance5.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
Wholesale trade4%
Other services2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
Construction1.6%
Public administration1.3%
Education & health services1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$89,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $644 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
54.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
−19.2 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
−6%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.2%(1,374)
Black48.4%(2,277)
Hispanic / Latino9%(423)
Asian0.9%(41)
Other12.5%(589)
Diversity Score82.1%(3,860)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(1,131)
Black46.9%(1,859)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(185)
Asian2.1%(84)
Other17.8%(707)
Diversity Score83.1%(3,295)
Diversity Score
83
+1%since 2020
from 82 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.9 min
−2%since 2020
from 19.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
Female
54.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
Foreign born
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+26.6 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% 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 3,966 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 $34,599 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 $89,800, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.9% 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 40.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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