CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17
North Carolina · Wilson County · 4,120 residents · 31.669 sq mi
Notable rankings
#457lowest low home value in NC$160,200TRACT SHAPE · Wilson County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 17 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,469. Population has grown 17% since 2020. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $160,200.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% 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
4,120
+17%since 2020
from 3,518 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
130 / sq mi
+17%since 2020
from 111 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
−18%since 2020
from 44.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$64,469
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,625 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,420
+2%since 2020
from $26,939 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
−4%since 2020
from 0.419 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.9%
Information12.8%
Wholesale trade8.6%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Other services3.9%
Public administration3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
Education & health services2.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Construction0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$160,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $108,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,007
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $736 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.4% in 2020
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+16%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(2,298)
Black21%(738)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(368)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other3%(105)
Diversity Score64.7%(2,276)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(2,541)
Black24.5%(1,011)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(492)
Asian0.9%(39)
Other0.9%(37)
Diversity Score68.1%(2,807)
Diversity Score
68
+5%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.9 min
+9%since 2020
from 21.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 74.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 65.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
Female
47.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
Foreign born
8.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% 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 4,120 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 $64,469 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 $160,200, and the typical rent is about $1,007 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 17.4% 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 16.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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