Census tract · Guilford County
Census Tract 128.05, Guilford County, North Carolina
Census Tract 128.05, GEOID 37081012805, in Guilford County, North Carolina, mostly within Greensboro (80% of its census blocks). 3,029 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±440); the 2020 Census counted 2,817.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,029
±440 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,817
Median household income
$57,107
±$24,427 (90% margin)
Guilford County: $68,642
Median home value
$194,200
±$31,202 (90% margin)
Guilford County: $259,900
Median gross rent
$1,290
±$105 (90% margin)
Guilford County: $1,163
Where is Census Tract 128.05?
Census Tract 128.05 is one of 126 census tracts in Guilford County, North Carolina. It covers 2.02 square miles of land, 1,392 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 37081012805, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Greensboro | 80% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 128.05: Tract 111.02 ($53,812), Tract 113 ($51,217), Tract 128.03 ($71,181), Tract 128.04 ($63,835), Tract 168 ($61,954) and Tract 171.02 ($114,041). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 128.05?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 128.05's population at 3,029 (±440) in 1,503 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,817 residents and 1,489 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 128.05 | Greensboro |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,029 ±440 | 301,198 |
| Households | 1,503 ±177 | 123,984 |
| Average household size | 1.98 ±0.21 | 2.29 |
| Housing units | 1,583 ±161 | 135,665 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 128.05?
The median resident of Census Tract 128.05 is 33.4 years old; 15.9% are under 18 and 13.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 70.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.1%.
| Measure | Tract 128.05 | Greensboro |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.4 ±3.3 | 34.3 |
| Under 18 years | 15.9% ±7.2 pts | 21.7% |
| 65 years and over | 13.3% ±5.8 pts | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.1% ±10.9 pts | 10.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 7.5% ±3.2 pts | 38.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 70.3% ±11.2 pts | 41.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±2.6 pts | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±2.6 pts | 4.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.7% |
| Born outside the United States | 5.0% ±4.0 pts | 12.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.2% ±12.8 pts | 18.1% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6% ±3.2 pts | 5.1% |
| With a disability | 16.0% ±6.9 pts | 12.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7% ±3.8 pts | 8.4% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.2% ±4.7 pts | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.0% ±8.5 pts | 41.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.0% ±5.6 pts | 16.3% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 76.2% ±17.5 pts | 82.5% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 128.05 earn?
Half of the 1,503 households in Census Tract 128.05 earn less than $57,107 a year (±$24,427), against $68,642 across Guilford County: 77th highest of the county's 123 tracts with a reliable estimate. 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 128.05 | Greensboro |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,107 ±$24,427 | $61,515 |
| Mean household income | $66,578 ±$9,621 | $88,751 |
| Per capita income | $32,477 ±$4,737 | $37,531 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.0% ±8.9 pts | 17.0% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.3% ±17.3 pts | 23.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.1% ±6.1 pts | 17.7% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% ±4.3 pts | 95.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.8% ±4.2 pts | 90.9% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 128.05?
Owners occupy 33.2% of Census Tract 128.05's occupied homes and renters 66.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $194,200 by its owner (±$31,202). The median renter pays $1,290 a month including utilities, and 47.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 128.05 | Greensboro |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $194,200 ±$31,202 | $244,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,290 ±$105 | $1,172 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.0% ±17.6 pts | 44.8% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,564 ±$356 | $1,447 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 33.2% ±9.5 pts | 50.5% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 66.8% ±9.5 pts | 49.5% |
| Housing units | 1,583 ±161 | 135,665 |
| Single-family detached homes | 48.3% ±9.2 pts | 52.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 1.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 1.3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 20.5% ±9.7 pts | 10.8% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±1.6 pts | 5.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.6% ±2.7 pts | 8.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 128.05 get to work?
76.8% of Census Tract 128.05's workers drive alone and 19.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.0 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 128.05 | Greensboro |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.3% ±7.9 pts | 65.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.2% ±6.8 pts | 5.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 76.8% ±12.1 pts | 72.1% |
| Carpooled | 1.9% ±2.3 pts | 8.6% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 1.8% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 2.2% |
| Worked from home | 19.6% ±11.4 pts | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.0 min ±6.2 | 21.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 128.05 compare with the other tracts in Guilford County?
Among Guilford County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 128.05 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Guilford County | In Greensboro |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 96th of 125 | 61st of 81 |
| Residents per square mile | 89th of 126 | 64th of 82 |
| Median household income | 77th of 123 | 45th of 79 |
| Per capita income | 76th of 125 | 48th of 81 |
| Median home value | 81st of 125 | 52nd of 81 |
| Median gross rent | 42nd of 118 | 26th of 78 |
| Poverty rate | 39th of 86 | 28th of 58 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 82nd of 119 | 55th of 79 |
| Median age | 95th of 125 | 56th of 81 |
| Owner-occupied share | 105th of 124 | 64th of 80 |
The tracts next to it on Guilford County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 106.02 | 74th | $60,741±$17,895 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 136.02 | 75th | $58,553±$8,076 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 136.01 | 76th | $58,400±$10,398 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 128.05 | 77th | $57,107±$24,427 |
| Tract 126.11 | 78th | $56,071±$7,327 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 145.02 | 79th | $55,638±$12,161 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 127.04 | 80th | $55,323±$23,303 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 128.05?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 128.05 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections