CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 541.08
North Carolina · Wake County · 8,943 residents · 8.221 sq mi
Notable rankings
#45highest population in NC#1006 US8,943#127highest foreign-born in NC24.8%#237highest rent burden in NC64.3%#267lowest young in NC31.3 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Wake County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 541.08 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,667. Population has grown 15% since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $332,700. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,943
+15%since 2020
from 7,763 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,088 / sq mi
+15%since 2020
from 944 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.3
−10%since 2020
from 34.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20249K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$86,667
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,331 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,020
+32%since 2020
from $25,819 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.2%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
+9%since 2020
from 0.372 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
Construction7.8%
Retail trade7.4%
Information6.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Other services5.3%
Public administration4.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Education & health services0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$332,700
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $154,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,732
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,196 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.2% in 2020
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.3%
+31.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+55%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.7%(3,080)
Black35.3%(2,743)
Hispanic / Latino16%(1,242)
Asian2.7%(206)
Other6.3%(492)
Diversity Score85.9%(6,671)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.2%(2,791)
Black33.1%(2,957)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(2,549)
Asian0.9%(82)
Other6.3%(564)
Diversity Score88.5%(7,914)
Diversity Score
88
+3%since 2020
from 86 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.8 min
−15%since 2020
from 31.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.9%
−20.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.7%
+18.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% 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
7.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Female
50.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Foreign born
24.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.1%
−16.6 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% 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 8,943 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 $86,667 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 $332,700, and the typical rent is about $1,732 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 38.5% 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 13.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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