CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 511.02
North Carolina · Wake County · 4,474 residents · 0.671 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2highest rent burden in NC#94 US100.0%#3lowest young in NC#187 US19.6 yrs#46highest density in NC6,668/sq mi#67lowest short commute in NC15.6 minTRACT SHAPE · Wake County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 511.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,066. Population has declined 9% since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 62% less than the Wake County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
11% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,474
−9%since 2020
from 4,918 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,668 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 7,329 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
19.6
+1%since 2020
from 19.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$40,066
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $22,303 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$3,190
+284%since 2020
from $831 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
−18%since 2020
from 0.469 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.2%
Retail trade5.3%
Other services3.3%
Public administration2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$983
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $747 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
10.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
89.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+30.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(3,615)
Black15.3%(754)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(186)
Asian5.8%(286)
Other1.6%(77)
Diversity Score53.9%(2,650)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64%(2,862)
Black17.8%(796)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(316)
Asian4.9%(221)
Other6.2%(279)
Diversity Score68.5%(3,064)
Diversity Score
68
+27%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 66.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.6 min
+3%since 2020
from 15.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−20.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
14.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
Female
48.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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 4,474 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 $40,066 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $983 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 15.9% 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 11.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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