CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5.01
North Carolina · Wilson County · 3,386 residents · 1.753 sq mi
Notable rankings
#280highest old in NC51.2 yrs#338highest per-capita income in NC$61,625#346lowest low rent burden in NC20.6%#370lowest low poverty in NC4.4%TRACT SHAPE · Wilson County, NC
The short version
Census Tract 5.01 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,071. Population has declined 5% since 2020. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $302,400. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 88% more than the Wilson County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,386
−5%since 2020
from 3,570 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,932 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 2,037 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
+7%since 2020
from 48.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$106,071
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $82,606 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,625
+38%since 2020
from $44,676 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+5%since 2020
from 0.407 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
Retail trade12.8%
Other services5.9%
Public administration4.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Manufacturing1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Construction0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$302,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $191,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,658
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,305 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+23%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(2,816)
Black19%(677)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(37)
Other1.1%(40)
Diversity Score42.7%(1,524)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(2,175)
Black23.4%(794)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(58)
Asian6.8%(230)
Other3.8%(129)
Diversity Score65.8%(2,226)
Diversity Score
66
+54%since 2020
from 43 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.2 min
+32%since 2020
from 20.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.4 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
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 60.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
Female
53.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
Foreign born
7.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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 3,386 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 $106,071 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 $302,400, and the typical rent is about $1,658 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 47.8% 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 4.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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