CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 12
North Carolina · Wayne County · 4,262 residents · 6.385 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 12 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,170. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $189,200. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% 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
4,262
+10%since 2020
from 3,884 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
668 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 608 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
−7%since 2020
from 39.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$53,170
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $32,146 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,093
+22%since 2020
from $25,586 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
−10%since 2020
from 0.503 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
Retail trade6.4%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
Other services1.4%
Public administration1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$189,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $157,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,010
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $715 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
56.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
−15.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
−27%since 2020
from 4.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.4%(1,454)
Black49.8%(1,935)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(87)
Asian3.4%(131)
Other7.1%(277)
Diversity Score75.6%(2,937)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.9%(1,615)
Black49.2%(2,097)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(346)
Asian1.4%(60)
Other3.4%(144)
Diversity Score75.8%(3,231)
Diversity Score
76
Unchangedsince 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.6 min
+50%since 2020
from 15.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.6% 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
15.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
Female
49.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
Foreign born
6.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 92.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% 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 4,262 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 $53,170 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 $189,200, and the typical rent is about $1,010 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.3% 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 20.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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