CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9207.02
North Carolina · Watauga County · 2,826 residents · 55.18 sq mi
Notable rankings
#200lowest low density in NC51.21/sq mi#397highest rent burden in NC58.6%#398lowest low broadband in NC81.2%#458highest old in NC48.1 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Watauga County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9207.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,735. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 533 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $395,000. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 56% more than the Watauga County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,826
−16%since 2020
from 3,359 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
51 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 61 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
+5%since 2020
from 46.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,735
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,104 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,760
+22%since 2020
from $37,633 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
+11%since 2020
from 0.458 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
Retail trade13.1%
Wholesale trade11.1%
Other services2.5%
Public administration2.3%
Finance & insurance2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$395,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $241,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,267
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $954 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 80.9% in 2020
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
50.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.6%
+34.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+42%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(3,209)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(71)
Asian1.4%(46)
Other0.8%(26)
Diversity Score10.8%(364)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(2,546)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(243)
Asian0.8%(23)
Other0.1%(4)
Diversity Score22.6%(639)
Diversity Score
23
+109%since 2020
from 11 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
48.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.3 min
−4%since 2020
from 24.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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
3.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Female
51.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% 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 2,826 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 $80,735 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 $395,000, and the typical rent is about $1,267 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 48.5% 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 10.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024