CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9604.01
North Carolina · Transylvania County · 4,603 residents · 24.029 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Transylvania County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9604.01 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,288. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value is $374,800. With a median age of 59.7, 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 59.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% 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
4,603
−6%since 2020
from 4,887 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
192 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 203 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
59.7
+1%since 2020
from 59.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,288
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,462 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,362
+9%since 2020
from $34,321 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+2%since 2020
from 0.436 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.3%
Retail trade11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
Other services7.5%
Public administration2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
Construction1.6%
Finance & insurance1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
Education & health services0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$374,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $267,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,151
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $697 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
7.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+35%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(4,497)
Black3.2%(155)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(137)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(98)
Diversity Score18.9%(923)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(4,396)
Black0.6%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(140)
Diversity Score10.9%(500)
Diversity Score
11
−42%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 97.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.4 min
−3%since 2020
from 22.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% 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
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Female
49.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Foreign born
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% 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 4,603 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 $70,288 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 $374,800, and the typical rent is about $1,151 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 44.6% 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 11.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024