CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 537.14
North Carolina · Wake County · 5,689 residents · 1.374 sq mi
Notable rankings
#150highest education in NC73.5%#175highest density in NC4,140/sq mi#198highest rent in NC$1,906#199highest per-capita income in NC$70,888TRACT SHAPE · Wake County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 537.14 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,422. Population has grown 15% since 2020. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $479,500.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% 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
5,689
+15%since 2020
from 4,927 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,140 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 3,586 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
−8%since 2020
from 45.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$107,422
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $94,899 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,888
+27%since 2020
from $55,856 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.516
+2%since 2020
from 0.507 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.3%
Other services12%
Information6.7%
Public administration6.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
Finance & insurance3%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
Manufacturing2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Education & health services1.1%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$479,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $351,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,906
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,214 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
+18.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+21%since 2020
from 3.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(3,770)
Black11.1%(546)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(165)
Asian8.5%(421)
Other0.5%(25)
Diversity Score49.2%(2,425)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85%(4,836)
Black3.1%(177)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(210)
Asian6.4%(365)
Other1.8%(101)
Diversity Score33.8%(1,925)
Diversity Score
34
−31%since 2020
from 49 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
73.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 65.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.1 min
−20%since 2020
from 25.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.5%
−16.6 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
1.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 72.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
Female
54.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
Foreign born
15.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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 5,689 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 $107,422 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 $479,500, and the typical rent is about $1,906 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 73.5% 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 7.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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