Largest observed gap
Home value
$136,920 tract average vs. $276,000 citywide (-50%)
The listed tracts average 50% below the citywide median, a large separation that makes the tract rows more informative than the citywide figure alone.
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Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods in Carolina Shores
Among 15 census tracts, Tract 9303 leads at $76,250 median income - about 2× Tract 9309 at $31,056.
15 census tracts · North Carolina · Census ACS 2023
Avg. Tract Income
$48,938
median household
Income Range
$31,056 – $76,250
lowest to highest tract
Avg. Tract Rent
$816/mo
median gross rent
Census Tracts
15
in Carolina Shores
Where the tract view differs from the citywide view
How these gaps are calculated
These comparisons use the average of the tract medians listed on this page and the ACS citywide median. They are two different geographic summaries, so the gap is a reading aid rather than an estimate of a typical household.
Comparison 2
Household income
$48,938 tract average vs. $74,310 citywide (-34%)
The listed tracts average 34% below the citywide median, a large separation that makes the tract rows more informative than the citywide figure alone.
Comparison 3
Monthly rent
$816 tract average vs. $1,161 citywide (-30%)
The listed tracts average 30% below the citywide median, a large separation that makes the tract rows more informative than the citywide figure alone.
What counts as a neighborhood here?
PlainCities uses U.S. Census tracts as neighborhood units, small, stable areas of a few thousand residents each. The table below lists this city's tracts, sorted by median household income.
Census Tracts by Income
Showing 15 of 15 tracts, sorted by median household income - Tract 9303 highest at $76,250 ; Tract 9309 lowest at $31,056.
| Tract | Population | |
|---|---|---|
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Tract 9310 Columbus Co. | 4,822 | View › |
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Tract 9312.01 Columbus Co. | 4,703 | View › |
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Tract 9301 Columbus Co. | 4,476 | View › |
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Tract 9309 Columbus Co. | 4,235 | View › |
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Tract 9305 Columbus Co. | 4,158 | View › |
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Tract 9307 Columbus Co. | 3,860 | View › |
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Tract 9308 Columbus Co. | 3,824 | View › |
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Tract 9311 Columbus Co. | 3,413 | View › |
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Tract 9306 Columbus Co. | 3,065 | View › |
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Tract 9304 Columbus Co. | 2,986 | View › |
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Tract 9313.02 Columbus Co. | 2,959 | View › |
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Tract 9303 Columbus Co. | 2,398 | View › |
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Tract 9302 Columbus Co. | 2,183 | View › |
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Tract 9313.01 Columbus Co. | 1,961 | View › |
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Tract 9312.02 Columbus Co. | 1,410 | View › |
Source and tract definition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates 2023. Census tracts are small, stable geographic units used for statistical analysis. Each tract typically contains 1,200–8,000 people. Last updated: 2026