CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 535.12
North Carolina · Wake County · 7,042 residents · 3.512 sq mi
Notable rankings
#86highest education in NC77.8%#152highest per-capita income in NC$75,856#168highest population in NC7,042#182highest WFH in NC34.3%TRACT SHAPE · Wake County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 535.12 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,648. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $463,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% 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
7,042
−6%since 2020
from 7,455 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,005 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 2,123 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+2%since 2020
from 37.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$106,648
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $88,840 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$75,856
+14%since 2020
from $66,518 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 64.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
−13%since 2020
from 0.463 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
Retail trade6.7%
Other services6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
Information3.7%
Public administration2.2%
Wholesale trade2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Construction1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$463,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $373,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,675
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,244 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
49.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+3%since 2020
from 4.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(5,674)
Black8.2%(611)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(315)
Asian7.3%(544)
Other4.2%(311)
Diversity Score50.6%(3,776)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(4,677)
Black11.2%(791)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(506)
Asian8.8%(618)
Other6.4%(450)
Diversity Score66.2%(4,659)
Diversity Score
66
+31%since 2020
from 51 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
77.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
44.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.7 min
+24%since 2020
from 19.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.2%
−17.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Female
49.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Foreign born
16.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 98.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% 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 7,042 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 $106,648 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 $463,500, and the typical rent is about $1,675 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 77.8% 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 3.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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