CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 535.24
North Carolina · Wake County · 3,797 residents · 0.936 sq mi
Notable rankings
#184highest density in NC4,057/sq mi#315highest education in NC63.2%#359highest WFH in NC28.1%#472highest rent in NC$1,631TRACT SHAPE · Wake County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 535.24 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,292. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 63% 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 $371,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,797
+6%since 2020
from 3,577 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,057 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 3,822 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+10%since 2020
from 39.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$92,292
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,314 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,843
+25%since 2020
from $43,807 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
+5%since 2020
from 0.373 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
Other services10.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Public administration4.6%
Retail trade3.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
Finance & insurance0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$371,400
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $230,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,631
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,232 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+18%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(2,151)
Black10.7%(382)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(380)
Asian11.2%(400)
Other7.4%(264)
Diversity Score74.7%(2,673)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(2,626)
Black7%(264)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(387)
Asian4.4%(168)
Other9.3%(352)
Diversity Score62%(2,354)
Diversity Score
62
−17%since 2020
from 75 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
63.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.6 min
+7%since 2020
from 22.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.1%
+20.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.4% in 2020
Female
51.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.6% in 2020
Foreign born
13.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 90.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 77.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% 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 3,797 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 $92,292 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 $371,400, and the typical rent is about $1,631 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 63.2% 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 5.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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