CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3.03
North Carolina · Wayne County · 6,577 residents · 24.628 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 3.03 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,053. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $240,000. Households here earn about 51% more than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% 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
6,577
+8%since 2020
from 6,098 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
267 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 248 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
Unchangedsince 2020
from 39.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$90,053
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $68,194 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,337
−3%since 2020
from $42,596 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
−27%since 2020
from 0.549 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.5%
Retail trade9.9%
Other services6.2%
Public administration6.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$240,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $160,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,237
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,034 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 80.5% in 2020
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+13%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(4,611)
Black13.2%(807)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(431)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other3.7%(228)
Diversity Score50.5%(3,082)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(4,399)
Black17.8%(1,168)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(408)
Asian0.5%(35)
Other8.6%(567)
Diversity Score63.7%(4,191)
Diversity Score
64
+26%since 2020
from 51 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.4 min
+5%since 2020
from 21.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
Female
49.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
Foreign born
3.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% 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 6,577 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 $90,053 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 $240,000, and the typical rent is about $1,237 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.2% 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 15.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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