CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 540.17
North Carolina · Wake County · 3,166 residents · 1.127 sq mi
Notable rankings
#437highest density in NC2,809/sq mi#451highest foreign-born in NC14.5%#452highest rent in NC$1,648TRACT SHAPE · Wake County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 540.17 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $369,600.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% 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
3,166
+11%since 2020
from 2,858 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,809 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 2,536 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+9%since 2020
from 34.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$81,875
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $81,005 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,282
+17%since 2020
from $35,266 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
−12%since 2020
from 0.391 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.6%
Information13.9%
Other services6.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
Public administration4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Construction0.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$369,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $257,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,648
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,070 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
59.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+42%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(1,656)
Black30.7%(878)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(249)
Asian1.6%(45)
Other1%(30)
Diversity Score70.2%(2,008)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.1%(1,366)
Black27.8%(881)
Hispanic / Latino24.5%(777)
Asian1.7%(53)
Other2.8%(89)
Diversity Score84.4%(2,672)
Diversity Score
84
+20%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.1 min
+11%since 2020
from 22.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−14.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% 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
4.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
38.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
Female
61.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
Foreign born
14.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 97.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% 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 3,166 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 $81,875 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 $369,600, and the typical rent is about $1,648 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.8% 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 7.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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