CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9606
North Carolina · Vance County · 1,120 residents · 2.927 sq mi
Notable rankings
#70lowest young in NC25.5 yrs#88highest high poverty in NC37.9%#136lowest low income in NC$36,786#188lowest low home value in NC$115,500TRACT SHAPE · Vance County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9606 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,786. Population has fallen 24% since 2020, a loss of 348 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $115,500. At a median age of 25.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Vance County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% 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
1,120
−24%since 2020
from 1,468 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
383 / sq mi
−24%since 2020
from 502 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
25.5
−25%since 2020
from 34.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$36,786
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $33,007 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,174
−5%since 2020
from $14,853 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
−14%since 2020
from 0.444 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information31.7%
Retail trade16.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
Construction11.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Finance & insurance1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
Other services0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$115,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$898
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $680 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
61.8% rent
Vacancy rate
37.3%
+20.3 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.2%
+36.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+58%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.8%(247)
Black51.4%(754)
Hispanic / Latino30.7%(450)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(17)
Diversity Score76.7%(1,126)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.8%(110)
Black58.6%(656)
Hispanic / Latino30.9%(346)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(8)
Diversity Score69%(773)
Diversity Score
69
−10%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 65.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.5 min
+14%since 2020
from 22.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% 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
7.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.6%
−20.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
Female
46.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
Foreign born
19.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
33.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
+29.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% 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 1,120 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 $36,786 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 $115,500, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.4% 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 37.9% 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