CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 541.14
North Carolina · Wake County · 8,114 residents · 4.85 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 541.14 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $360,100.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,114
+8%since 2020
from 7,507 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,673 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 1,548 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+5%since 2020
from 35.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$117,250
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $85,745 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,750
+30%since 2020
from $35,125 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
−12%since 2020
from 0.390 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.5%
Public administration16%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Information4.6%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
Retail trade3%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$360,100
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $213,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,677
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,059 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+24%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.8%(2,839)
Black29.3%(2,199)
Hispanic / Latino28.9%(2,171)
Asian2.2%(164)
Other1.8%(134)
Diversity Score85.8%(6,444)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31%(2,517)
Black33.5%(2,719)
Hispanic / Latino26.4%(2,145)
Asian5.3%(427)
Other3.8%(306)
Diversity Score89.7%(7,276)
Diversity Score
90
+4%since 2020
from 86 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.3 min
−8%since 2020
from 23.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Female
50.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Foreign born
22.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 74.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% 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 8,114 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 $117,250 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 $360,100, and the typical rent is about $1,677 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 46.6% 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 12.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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