CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 544.03
North Carolina · Wake County · 3,957 residents · 12.995 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Wake County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 544.03 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,385. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $220,500. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Wake County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,957
+11%since 2020
from 3,564 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
305 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 274 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+19%since 2020
from 38.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$76,385
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,970 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,672
+11%since 2020
from $31,359 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
+1%since 2020
from 0.387 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.8%
Finance & insurance12.4%
Retail trade9.9%
Information8.3%
Education & health services6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
Other services3.5%
Public administration3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$220,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $143,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,547
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $929 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
−24.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+40%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(2,093)
Black27.7%(988)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(483)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score70%(2,494)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(1,635)
Black21%(831)
Hispanic / Latino30.3%(1,199)
Asian4%(157)
Other3.4%(135)
Diversity Score86.3%(3,416)
Diversity Score
86
+23%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.5 min
+2%since 2020
from 28.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% 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
5.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
Female
45.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
Foreign born
13.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% 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 3,957 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 $76,385 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 $220,500, and the typical rent is about $1,547 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.5% 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 6.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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