CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 204.03
North Carolina · Union County · 4,475 residents · 6.779 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Union County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 204.03 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,402. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $323,600.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,475
+3%since 2020
from 4,364 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
660 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 644 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
−13%since 2020
from 42.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$91,402
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $68,109 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,279
+28%since 2020
from $28,398 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.9%
+23.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
−15%since 2020
from 0.391 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.8%
Retail trade14%
Information10.1%
Other services6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
Public administration5%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Finance & insurance1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$323,600
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $157,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,269
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,217 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.8%
−19.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+53%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(2,803)
Black14%(611)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(774)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(176)
Diversity Score66.8%(2,917)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(2,829)
Black11.8%(527)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(1,003)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(116)
Diversity Score66.9%(2,996)
Diversity Score
67
Unchangedsince 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.1 min
+4%since 2020
from 29.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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
2.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
Female
47.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
Foreign born
10.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% 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 4,475 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 $91,402 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 $323,600, and the typical rent is about $1,269 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.6% 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 11.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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