CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 541.21
North Carolina · Wake County · 10,170 residents · 3.136 sq mi
Notable rankings
#24highest population in NC#509 US10,170#81highest rent burden in NC73.0%#164highest rent in NC$1,970#269highest broadband in NC98.1%TRACT SHAPE · Wake County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 541.21 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,765. Population has grown 18% since 2020. 54% 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 $360,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
10,170
+18%since 2020
from 8,606 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,243 / sq mi
+18%since 2020
from 2,744 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
−2%since 2020
from 38.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
202410K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$108,765
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $91,576 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,136
+20%since 2020
from $35,210 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
+6%since 2020
from 0.339 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.3%
Information7.6%
Finance & insurance7.3%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
Retail trade6.5%
Other services5.9%
Public administration4.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$360,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $229,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,970
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,245 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.0%
−18.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+32%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.3%(4,159)
Black29.4%(2,528)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(738)
Asian10.5%(901)
Other3.3%(280)
Diversity Score82.6%(7,108)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(4,286)
Black30.6%(3,111)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(1,274)
Asian9.7%(984)
Other5.1%(515)
Diversity Score87.6%(8,914)
Diversity Score
88
+6%since 2020
from 83 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
54.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.0 min
+5%since 2020
from 28.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
Female
52.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
Foreign born
18.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% 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 10,170 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 $108,765 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 $360,800, and the typical rent is about $1,970 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 54.0% 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 6.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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