CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9612.01
North Carolina · Wilkes County · 3,947 residents · 89.434 sq mi
Notable rankings
#155lowest low density in NC44.13/sq mi#464highest old in NC48.0 yrs#484lowest low broadband in NC82.6%TRACT SHAPE · Wilkes County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 9612.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,984. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $246,600. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.0
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
3,947
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,952 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
44 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 44 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.0
+4%since 2020
from 46.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,984
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,632 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,969
+7%since 2020
from $26,177 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.394 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.2%
Information13.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
Construction10.4%
Arts, entertainment, food8.6%
Retail trade8%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Other services2.3%
Public administration1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$246,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $210,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$990
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $927 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 92.6% in 2020
10.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.1%
−69.9 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+21%since 2020
from 3.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(3,799)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(131)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(22)
Diversity Score9.4%(370)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88%(3,475)
Black1.2%(49)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(217)
Asian5%(197)
Other0.2%(9)
Diversity Score27.4%(1,081)
Diversity Score
27
+193%since 2020
from 9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.4 min
−26%since 2020
from 30.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.7 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
5.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
Female
53.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
Foreign born
5.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 83.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% 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 3,947 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 $54,984 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 $246,600, and the typical rent is about $990 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.9% 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 12.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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