CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 14.02
North Carolina · Wayne County · 2,283 residents · 1.048 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 14.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,721. Population has grown 18% since 2020. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 50.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,283
+18%since 2020
from 1,934 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,178 / sq mi
+18%since 2020
from 1,845 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
−13%since 2020
from 44.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$22,721
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $11,886 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,149
+40%since 2020
from $12,937 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
50.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
−5%since 2020
from 0.511 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.9%
Retail trade7.2%
Other services2.4%
Public administration2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Finance & insurance1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$572
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $272 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
82.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Census Tract 14.02 on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(91)
Black85%(1,643)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.3%(200)
Diversity Score33.2%(642)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.5%(195)
Black85.2%(1,946)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(127)
Diversity Score32.9%(751)
Diversity Score
33
−1%since 2020
from 33 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.2 min
+9%since 2020
from 19.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 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
24.1%
−17.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.2%
−16.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
40.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
Female
59.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
Foreign born
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+30.2 ptssince 2020
from 62.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 99.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper
Places similar to Census Tract 14.02
Census Tract 68.04
Pop 2,231
Census Tract 2.01
Pop 3,229
Census Tract 74.03
Pop 2,976
Census Tract 145.01
Pop 2,121
Places similar to Census Tract 14.02Head to head
Compare Census Tract 14.02 to nearby tracts
CENSUS TRACT 14.02 VS
Census Tract 14.01
Income$57,944+155%
Home value$173,400
Population3,707+62%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 14.02 VS
Census Tract 15
Income$46,481+105%
Home value$102,100
Population2,272same
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 14.02 VS
Census Tract 5
Income$57,237+152%
Home value–
Population2,763+21%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 14.02 VS
Census Tract 20
Income$25,938+14%
Home value$65,300
Population905−60%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,283 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 $22,721 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $572 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.7% 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 50.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
Keep going
Explore from here
Containing area
Wayne CountyOther census tracts in Wayne County
Census Tract 3.03Census Tract 4.01Census Tract 1.02Census Tract 3.04Census Tract 6.03Census Tract 1.04Census Tract 13.01Census Tract 3.02Census Tract 9.02Census Tract 9.01Census Tract 13.02Census Tract 12Census Tract 6.01Census Tract 10Census Tract 19Census Tract 4.02DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024