CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 541.19
North Carolina · Wake County · 7,951 residents · 2.56 sq mi
Notable rankings
#97highest population in NC7,951#125highest foreign-born in NC25.1%#179highest rent in NC$1,926#288lowest low poverty in NC3.7%TRACT SHAPE · Wake County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 541.19 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,769. Population has fallen 22% since 2020, a loss of 2,218 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $302,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,951
−22%since 2020
from 10,169 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,106 / sq mi
−22%since 2020
from 3,972 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
Unchangedsince 2020
from 40.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$84,769
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,966 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,581
+19%since 2020
from $42,668 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
+18%since 2020
from 0.400 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.3%
Public administration13.1%
Wholesale trade11.6%
Information8.5%
Retail trade5.4%
Finance & insurance2.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Education & health services0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$302,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $178,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,926
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,306 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+76%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.6%(3,929)
Black29.5%(3,000)
Hispanic / Latino16%(1,622)
Asian12.6%(1,278)
Other3.3%(340)
Diversity Score90.2%(9,169)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.2%(2,875)
Black28.3%(2,248)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(1,299)
Asian15.4%(1,228)
Other3.8%(301)
Diversity Score92.2%(7,328)
Diversity Score
92
+2%since 2020
from 90 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.1 min
+3%since 2020
from 29.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.5%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% 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
3.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 46.4% in 2020
Female
56.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 53.6% in 2020
Foreign born
25.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% 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 7,951 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 $84,769 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 $302,200, and the typical rent is about $1,926 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.4% 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 3.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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