CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 543.04
North Carolina · Wake County · 7,110 residents · 15.01 sq mi
Notable rankings
#25highest rent burden in NC#1329 US83.4%#98highest rent in NC$2,142#160highest population in NC7,110#228highest household income in NC$125,362TRACT SHAPE · Wake County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 543.04 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,362. The census tract has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2020. Median home value is $366,800.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
7,110
+87%since 2020
from 3,793 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
474 / sq mi
+87%since 2020
from 253 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−10%since 2020
from 41.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$125,362
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $97,986 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,085
−7%since 2020
from $45,363 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
−23%since 2020
from 0.406 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.8%
Other services10.4%
Public administration8.7%
Information6.8%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Education & health services2.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$366,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $271,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,142
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $874 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.4%
+83.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+6%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(2,584)
Black17.8%(677)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(482)
Asian0%(1)
Other1.3%(49)
Diversity Score61%(2,312)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(3,474)
Black41.4%(2,947)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(392)
Asian0.5%(36)
Other3.7%(261)
Diversity Score73.1%(5,200)
Diversity Score
73
+20%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.9 min
+9%since 2020
from 29.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
50.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
11.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% 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 7,110 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 $125,362 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 $366,800, and the typical rent is about $2,142 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.1% 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 6.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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