CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 534.11
North Carolina · Wake County · 15,850 residents · 7.553 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3highest population in NC#59 US15,850#19highest foreign-born in NC39.0%#33highest household income in NC$189,721#36highest home value in NC$838,100TRACT SHAPE · Wake County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 534.11 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $189,721. Population has grown 22% since 2020. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $838,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 79% more than the Wake County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
15,850
+22%since 2020
from 13,021 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,099 / sq mi
+22%since 2020
from 1,724 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+2%since 2020
from 37.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
202416K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$189,721
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $153,589 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,148
+38%since 2020
from $51,582 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
+1%since 2020
from 0.421 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.3%
Public administration10.3%
Retail trade8.2%
Information7.7%
Finance & insurance2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Education & health services0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$838,100
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $524,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,848
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,273 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 73.7% in 2020
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+29%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(6,336)
Black6%(781)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(508)
Asian38.5%(5,010)
Other3%(386)
Diversity Score76.1%(9,915)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.4%(5,934)
Black7.4%(1,168)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(806)
Asian42.8%(6,781)
Other7.3%(1,161)
Diversity Score82.9%(13,144)
Diversity Score
83
+9%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
77.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
50.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.6 min
−15%since 2020
from 25.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.9%
+18.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Female
52.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Foreign born
39.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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 15,850 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 $189,721 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 $838,100, and the typical rent is about $1,848 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 77.9% 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 5.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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