CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9210
North Carolina · Watauga County · 955 residents · 8.17 sq mi
Notable rankings
#26highest old in NC#1152 US62.7 yrs#109highest per-capita income in NC$82,015#431highest home value in NC$445,000#491lowest low density in NC116.89/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Watauga County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9210 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,500. Population has grown 20% since 2020. 52% 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 $445,000. With a median age of 62.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 69% more than the Watauga County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% 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
955
+20%since 2020
from 794 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
117 / sq mi
+20%since 2020
from 97 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
62.7
+5%since 2020
from 59.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024955
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$87,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,411 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,015
+76%since 2020
from $46,509 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.561
+28%since 2020
from 0.437 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.9%
Public administration3.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Information2.5%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Retail trade1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$445,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $271,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,137
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,134 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
9.6% rent
Vacancy rate
75.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
−34.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+36%since 2020
from 3.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(756)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian1.1%(9)
Other2.1%(17)
Diversity Score11.6%(92)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(895)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(23)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other3.2%(31)
Diversity Score15%(143)
Diversity Score
15
+30%since 2020
from 12 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.0 min
+2%since 2020
from 26.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.4%
−19.9 ptssince 2020
from 72.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.0%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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
6.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
48.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% 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 955 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 $87,500 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 $445,000, and the typical rent is about $1,137 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 52.3% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024