CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 536.03
North Carolina · Wake County · 4,978 residents · 1.792 sq mi
Notable rankings
#24highest WFH in NC#371 US46.8%#50highest household income in NC$174,063#55highest foreign-born in NC31.2%#78highest education in NC78.6%TRACT SHAPE · Wake County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 536.03 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $174,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $647,300. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 65% more than the Wake County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% 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
4,978
+8%since 2020
from 4,601 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,778 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 2,568 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
+5%since 2020
from 42.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$174,063
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $159,722 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,306
+19%since 2020
from $69,141 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.413 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.1%
Information6.4%
Other services6.3%
Public administration5.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$647,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $499,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,786
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,425 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+19%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(2,407)
Black3.3%(150)
Hispanic / Latino4%(186)
Asian36.7%(1,690)
Other3.7%(168)
Diversity Score73.4%(3,378)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55%(2,736)
Black3.5%(174)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(328)
Asian32.5%(1,616)
Other2.5%(124)
Diversity Score73.3%(3,649)
Diversity Score
73
Unchangedsince 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
78.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 99.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.4 min
+1%since 2020
from 22.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
37.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
46.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
82.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Female
46.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Foreign born
31.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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 4,978 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 $174,063 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 $647,300, and the typical rent is about $1,786 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 78.6% 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 2.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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