Census tract · Johnston County
Census Tract 414.02, Johnston County, North Carolina
Census Tract 414.02, GEOID 37101041402, in Johnston County, North Carolina, mostly within Benson (70% of its census blocks). 5,933 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±616); the 2020 Census counted 4,435.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,933
±616 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,435
Median household income
$71,471
±$15,462 (90% margin)
Johnston County: $83,384
Median home value
$263,100
±$54,062 (90% margin)
Johnston County: $305,600
Median gross rent
$1,129
±$155 (90% margin)
Johnston County: $1,146
Where is Census Tract 414.02?
Census Tract 414.02 is one of 53 census tracts in Johnston County, North Carolina. It covers 20.28 square miles of land, 219 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 37101041402, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Benson | 70% |
7 census tracts border Census Tract 414.02: Tract 702 in Harnett County ($42,625), Tract 703 in Harnett County ($54,225), Tract 704.02 in Harnett County ($55,786), Tract 413.02 ($61,997), Tract 414.01 ($72,372), Tract 415.10 ($52,242) and Tract 9703.04 in Sampson County ($55,648). 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 414.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 414.02's population at 5,933 (±616) in 2,306 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,435 residents and 1,953 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 414.02 | Benson |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,933 ±616 | 4,282 |
| Households | 2,306 ±308 | 1,767 |
| Average household size | 2.53 ±0.24 | 2.36 |
| Housing units | 2,544 ±317 | 2,093 |
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 414.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 414.02 is 38.0 years old; 26.2% are under 18 and 19.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 68.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 17.4%. 3.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 414.02 | Benson |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 ±3.3 | 35.6 |
| Under 18 years | 26.2% ±4.1 pts | 24.0% |
| 65 years and over | 19.8% ±4.3 pts | 19.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.3% ±4.2 pts | 14.0% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 68.6% ±7.4 pts | 61.6% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 17.4% ±4.6 pts | 18.8% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±3.9 pts | 5.6% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 3.1% ±1.5 pts | 4.8% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.5% ±4.0 pts | 11.7% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7% ±3.9 pts | 7.0% |
| With a disability | 13.6% ±4.0 pts | 13.0% |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.7% ±2.6 pts | 9.0% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.0% ±4.0 pts | 87.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.1% ±6.8 pts | 29.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.5% ±2.6 pts | 7.5% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.6% ±2.8 pts | 92.0% |
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 414.02 earn?
Half of the 2,306 households in Census Tract 414.02 earn less than $71,471 a year (±$15,462), against $83,384 across Johnston County: 38th highest of the county's 52 tracts with a reliable estimate. 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 414.02 | Benson |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,471 ±$15,462 | $67,102 |
| Mean household income | $93,246 ±$14,612 | $78,981 |
| Per capita income | $36,910 ±$6,239 | $33,040 |
| People below the poverty line | 20.0% ±7.6 pts | 14.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 39.5% ±20.1 pts | 29.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.0% ±6.7 pts | 21.3% |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% ±5.2 pts | 92.6% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.4% ±5.5 pts | 88.5% |
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 414.02?
Owners occupy 63.7% of Census Tract 414.02's occupied homes and renters 36.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $263,100 by its owner (±$54,062). The median renter pays $1,129 a month including utilities, and 53.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 414.02 | Benson |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $263,100 ±$54,062 | $279,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,129 ±$155 | $1,097 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.9% ±18.3 pts | 35.9% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,555 ±$165 | $1,386 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.7% ±9.7 pts | 54.6% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.3% ±9.7 pts | 45.4% |
| Housing units | 2,544 ±317 | 2,093 |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.0% ±8.4 pts | 68.8% |
| Mobile homes | 10.5% ±5.8 pts | 1.9% |
| Built 2020 or later | 8.6% ±5.4 pts | 2.7% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.0% ±6.4 pts | 17.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.2% ±6.5 pts | 9.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.3% ±4.6 pts | 5.5% |
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 414.02 get to work?
82.8% of Census Tract 414.02's workers drive alone and 12.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.9 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 414.02 | Benson |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.7% ±5.9 pts | 60.0% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% ±4.1 pts | 2.9% |
| Drove alone to work | 82.8% ±8.0 pts | 74.2% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% ±3.8 pts | 6.4% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.4% ±6.9 pts | 19.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.9 min ±3.7 | 29.2 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 414.02 compare with the other tracts in Johnston County?
Among Johnston County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 414.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Johnston County | In Benson |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8th of 53 | 1st of 4 |
| Residents per square mile | 35th of 53 | 1st of 4 |
| Median household income | 38th of 52 | 2nd of 4 |
| Per capita income | 24th of 53 | 1st of 4 |
| Median home value | 30th of 52 | 1st of 3 |
| Median gross rent | 20th of 44 | 2nd of 4 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 24 | 1st of 2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30th of 53 | 1st of 4 |
| Median age | 29th of 53 | 3rd of 4 |
| Owner-occupied share | 47th of 53 | 4th of 4 |
The tracts next to it on Johnston County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 415.04 | 35th | $72,385±$9,228 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 414.01 | 36th | $72,372±$5,502 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 401.01 | 37th | $71,600±$14,244 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 414.02 | 38th | $71,471±$15,462 |
| Tract 402.04 | 39th | $70,884±$45,190 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 404 | 40th | $69,924±$11,450 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 410.04 | 41st | $68,623±$17,790 · 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 414.02?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 414.02 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
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