CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 20
North Carolina · Wayne County · 905 residents · 3.253 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 20 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 32.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
22% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
905
Unchangedsince 2020
from 904 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
278 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 278 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
−17%since 2020
from 53.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024905
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$25,938
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $21,941 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,381
+93%since 2020
from $17,782 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.688
+62%since 2020
from 0.425 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.6%
Retail trade13.8%
Wholesale trade10.3%
Other services8.5%
Public administration0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$725
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $608 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
77.9% rent
Vacancy rate
24.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic23%(208)
Black70.9%(641)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.7%(15)
Other4.4%(40)
Diversity Score55.3%(500)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.1%(227)
Black69.7%(631)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(32)
Diversity Score56.2%(508)
Diversity Score
56
+2%since 2020
from 55 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.8 min
+58%since 2020
from 14.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−13.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% 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
33.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
Female
45.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 94.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 905 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 $25,938 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 $725 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.2% 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 32.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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