CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 206.02
North Carolina · Union County · 4,700 residents · 8.249 sq mi
Notable rankings
#183highest foreign-born in NC21.6%#310lowest low broadband in NC79.8%#367highest rent burden in NC59.5%TRACT SHAPE · Union County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 206.02 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,350. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $318,500. Households here earn about 36% less than the Union County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,700
−1%since 2020
from 4,742 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
570 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 575 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
+7%since 2020
from 40.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$66,350
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,181 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,662
+25%since 2020
from $28,597 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
−11%since 2020
from 0.526 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.6%
Wholesale trade15.7%
Information10.6%
Other services5.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
Public administration3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Construction0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$318,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $180,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,173
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $920 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
48.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+33%since 2020
from 3.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(2,265)
Black16.4%(779)
Hispanic / Latino31.1%(1,475)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other4.5%(213)
Diversity Score80.8%(3,830)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(1,706)
Black24.4%(1,148)
Hispanic / Latino33.4%(1,572)
Asian1.8%(85)
Other4%(189)
Diversity Score86.8%(4,082)
Diversity Score
87
+8%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.0 min
+14%since 2020
from 22.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.6%
−16.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
31.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% 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
17.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Female
56.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Foreign born
21.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 69.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
33.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 35.8% 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 4,700 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 $66,350 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 $318,500, and the typical rent is about $1,173 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.7% 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 14.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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