CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 537.19
North Carolina · Wake County · 3,971 residents · 0.777 sq mi
Notable rankings
#21highest broadband in NC#832 US100.0%#60highest household income in NC$170,326#64highest WFH in NC#1101 US41.6%#78lowest low poverty in NC1.8%TRACT SHAPE · Wake County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 537.19 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $170,326. Population has declined 7% since 2020. 72% 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 $472,700. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the Wake County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,971
−7%since 2020
from 4,289 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,111 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 5,520 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+5%since 2020
from 35.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$170,326
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $135,714 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,649
+40%since 2020
from $46,765 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.314
+27%since 2020
from 0.246 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10%
Retail trade8.3%
Public administration7.5%
Information7.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$472,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $304,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,030
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,735 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
6.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
+37.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+24%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(3,757)
Black2.4%(105)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(182)
Asian1.8%(78)
Other3.9%(167)
Diversity Score28.6%(1,225)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(2,627)
Black8.6%(340)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(314)
Asian9.1%(363)
Other8.2%(327)
Diversity Score66.7%(2,649)
Diversity Score
67
+134%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
72.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 99.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.2 min
−13%since 2020
from 25.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.6%
+24.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
78.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 73.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Female
49.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Foreign born
12.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 99.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% 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 3,971 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 $170,326 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 $472,700, and the typical rent is about $2,030 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 72.3% 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 1.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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