CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 539.02
North Carolina · Wake County · 6,151 residents · 31.036 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 539.02 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $240,083. 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 $649,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 127% more than the Wake County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,151
+4%since 2020
from 5,907 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
198 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 190 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+3%since 2020
from 42.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$240,083
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $175,943 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$112,525
+47%since 2020
from $76,332 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
91.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
−8%since 2020
from 0.408 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
Other services6%
Information3.4%
Public administration3.3%
Finance & insurance2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$649,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $408,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
1.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+16%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(4,792)
Black13%(768)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(291)
Asian0.8%(49)
Other0.1%(7)
Diversity Score40.3%(2,381)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(4,971)
Black12.2%(750)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(337)
Asian0.8%(51)
Other0.7%(42)
Diversity Score41.1%(2,529)
Diversity Score
41
+2%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
63.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.5 min
−1%since 2020
from 32.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.8%
−19.9 ptssince 2020
from 65.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
45.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
Female
57.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
Foreign born
7.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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 6,151 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 $240,083 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 $649,000.
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 2.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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