CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9606.02
North Carolina · Transylvania County · 1,340 residents · 27.749 sq mi
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#51lowest low rent burden in NC#1866 US0.0%#168lowest low rent in NC$698#184lowest low density in NC48.29/sq mi#285highest old in NC51.2 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Transylvania County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9606.02 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,722. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $358,100. With a median age of 51.2, 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 51.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% 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
1,340
+2%since 2020
from 1,310 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
48 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 47 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
+3%since 2020
from 49.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$64,722
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $46,490 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,313
+21%since 2020
from $30,808 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
−6%since 2020
from 0.523 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.7%
Other services16.2%
Public administration13.2%
Wholesale trade10.4%
Retail trade6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$358,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $265,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
5.6% rent
Vacancy rate
58.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
−3%since 2020
from 5.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(1,306)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.8%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,254)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(59)
Asian1.3%(17)
Other0.7%(10)
Diversity Score15.3%(204)
Diversity Score
15
+1905%since 2020
from 1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.4 min
−6%since 2020
from 24.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% 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
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
Female
47.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−18.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 99.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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 1,340 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 $64,722 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 $358,100.
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 15.5% 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