CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9207.03
North Carolina · Watauga County · 6,286 residents · 13.526 sq mi
Notable rankings
#72lowest short commute in NC15.7 min#271highest population in NC6,286#316highest education in NC63.1%#379highest broadband in NC97.3%TRACT SHAPE · Watauga County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9207.03 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,564. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $398,800. Households here earn about 35% more than the Watauga County median. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% 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
6,286
Unchangedsince 2020
from 6,269 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
465 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 463 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
−8%since 2020
from 46.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$69,564
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,570 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,336
+9%since 2020
from $38,897 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+4%since 2020
from 0.412 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.3%
Information10.2%
Other services9.4%
Public administration3.2%
Retail trade2.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Education & health services0.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$398,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $292,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,291
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $888 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 76.1% in 2020
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+36%since 2020
from 4.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(5,632)
Black3.4%(215)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(238)
Asian0.7%(45)
Other2.2%(139)
Diversity Score23.7%(1,487)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87%(5,471)
Black0.8%(52)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(544)
Asian0.7%(42)
Other2.8%(177)
Diversity Score29.3%(1,839)
Diversity Score
29
+23%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
63.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.7 min
−17%since 2020
from 19.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% 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
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Female
49.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Foreign born
3.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% 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 6,286 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 $69,564 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 $398,800, and the typical rent is about $1,291 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 63.1% 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 19.9% 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