CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 530.05
North Carolina · Wake County · 4,451 residents · 3.214 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 530.05 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $173,750. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $661,700. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 64% more than the Wake County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% 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
4,451
−6%since 2020
from 4,723 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,385 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 1,470 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.4
+1%since 2020
from 49.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$173,750
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $154,211 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,807
+21%since 2020
from $70,015 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
91.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
−8%since 2020
from 0.403 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.7%
Retail trade11.6%
Public administration9.8%
Information6.5%
Wholesale trade3.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Finance & insurance1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Manufacturing0.1%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$661,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $448,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 97.4% in 2020
1.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+31%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(4,141)
Black2.6%(122)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(34)
Asian4%(187)
Other5.1%(239)
Diversity Score28.3%(1,337)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(3,715)
Black1.3%(56)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(247)
Asian4.2%(189)
Other5.5%(244)
Diversity Score36.9%(1,643)
Diversity Score
37
+30%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
74.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 74.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 98.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.0 min
−10%since 2020
from 23.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.8%
−24.3 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.5%
+23.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
Female
48.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
Foreign born
11.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 92.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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 4,451 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 $173,750 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 $661,700.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 74.0% 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 2.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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