CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9604.04
North Carolina · Transylvania County · 1,735 residents · 32.813 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Transylvania County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9604.04 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,586. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $296,700. With a median age of 60.8, 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 60.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,735
−2%since 2020
from 1,772 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
53 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 54 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
60.8
+30%since 2020
from 46.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,586
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,523 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,986
+15%since 2020
from $38,965 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
−16%since 2020
from 0.508 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23%
Wholesale trade15.8%
Retail trade14.6%
Other services7.5%
Public administration4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
Construction2.6%
Finance & insurance1.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$296,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $195,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$864
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $948 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.5%
+23.6 ptssince 2020
from 70.9% in 2020
5.5% rent
Vacancy rate
24.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
−28.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+25%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,682)
Black0.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(19)
Other3.2%(56)
Diversity Score12.2%(217)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(1,557)
Black1.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino4%(70)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other4.8%(83)
Diversity Score23.8%(413)
Diversity Score
24
+95%since 2020
from 12 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.0 min
+11%since 2020
from 23.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
Female
56.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
Foreign born
4.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 1,735 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 $73,586 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 $296,700, and the typical rent is about $864 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.0% 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 11.4% 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