CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9608.02
North Carolina · Wilkes County · 4,459 residents · 17.913 sq mi
Notable rankings
#46lowest low rent in NC#1334 US$576TRACT SHAPE · Wilkes County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9608.02 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,768. Population has declined 12% since 2020. Median home value is $207,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
4,459
−12%since 2020
from 5,082 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
249 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 284 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+1%since 2020
from 42.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$61,768
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $47,071 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,438
+32%since 2020
from $21,516 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+20.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+7%since 2020
from 0.392 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.9%
Wholesale trade9.2%
Finance & insurance6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
Retail trade6.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
Construction2.3%
Other services2.2%
Public administration1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Education & health services0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$207,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $145,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$576
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $645 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
13.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
−22.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+8%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(4,743)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(242)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(95)
Diversity Score15.8%(803)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96%(4,281)
Black0.7%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(74)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(75)
Diversity Score9.7%(433)
Diversity Score
10
−39%since 2020
from 16 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.3 min
+17%since 2020
from 20.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
Female
48.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% 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 4,459 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 $61,768 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 $207,600, and the typical rent is about $576 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.5% 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 16.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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