Census tract · Henderson County
Census Tract 9304.02, Henderson County, North Carolina
Census Tract 9304.02, GEOID 37089930402, in Henderson County, North Carolina, mostly within Fruitland (62% of its census blocks). 3,254 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±461); the 2020 Census counted 3,021.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,254
±461 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,021
Median household income
$50,559
±$3,517 (90% margin)
Henderson County: $68,187
Median home value
$243,200
±$134,121 (90% margin)
Henderson County: $351,400
Median gross rent
$1,011
±$330 (90% margin)
Henderson County: $1,187
Where is Census Tract 9304.02?
Census Tract 9304.02 is one of 30 census tracts in Henderson County, North Carolina. It covers 9.46 square miles of land, 319 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 37089930402, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Fruitland | 62% |
| Edneyville | 4% |
| Hendersonville | 1% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 9304.02: Tract 9301 ($52,618), Tract 9302.02 ($54,722), Tract 9303.01 ($51,514), Tract 9304.01 ($58,580), Tract 9305.02 ($67,432) and Tract 9310 ($56,408). 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 9304.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9304.02's population at 3,254 (±461) in 1,529 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,021 residents and 1,774 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9304.02 | Fruitland |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,254 ±461 | 2,398 |
| Households | 1,529 ±233 | 1,159 |
| Average household size | 2.12 ±0.15 | 2.05 |
| Housing units | 1,804 ±240 | 1,399 |
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 9304.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 9304.02 is 54.4 years old; 14.7% are under 18 and 32.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.9%. 4.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 9304.02 | Fruitland |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.4 ±3.6 | 53.7 |
| Under 18 years | 14.7% ±3.0 pts | 13.5% |
| 65 years and over | 32.8% ±4.2 pts | 28.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.9% ±7.9 pts | 15.6% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.1% ±7.6 pts | 80.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±1.9 pts | 3.0% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 4.2% ±2.7 pts | 7.6% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.8% ±7.2 pts | 13.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0% ±3.3 pts | 5.2% |
| With a disability | 18.7% ±5.1 pts | 18.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.9% ±5.9 pts | 13.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.2% ±6.5 pts | 85.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.2% ±7.3 pts | 21.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.5% ±4.8 pts | 9.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.1% ±3.6 pts | 94.4% |
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 9304.02 earn?
Half of the 1,529 households in Census Tract 9304.02 earn less than $50,559 a year (±$3,517), against $68,187 across Henderson County: 26th highest of the county's 29 tracts with a reliable estimate. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9304.02 | Fruitland |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,559 ±$3,517 | $48,025 |
| Mean household income | $65,766 ±$10,225 | $62,041 |
| Per capita income | $30,824 ±$4,238 | $29,187 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.5% ±6.6 pts | 15.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.3% ±19.8 pts | 33.6% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.8% ±2.9 pts | 3.6% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% ±4.1 pts | 97.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.4% ±10.3 pts | 80.6% |
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 9304.02?
Owners occupy 77.5% of Census Tract 9304.02's occupied homes and renters 22.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $243,200 by its owner (±$134,121). The median renter pays $1,011 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 9304.02 | Fruitland |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $243,200 ±$134,121 | $133,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,011 ±$330 | $906 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.4% ±27.0 pts | 35.5% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,519 ±$296 | $1,475 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.5% ±9.8 pts | 77.1% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.5% ±9.8 pts | 22.9% |
| Housing units | 1,804 ±240 | 1,399 |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.0% ±9.5 pts | 44.7% |
| Mobile homes | 40.2% ±10.1 pts | 51.9% |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.1% ±3.5 pts | 2.3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.7% ±5.9 pts | 8.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2% ±3.9 pts | 4.6% |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.0% ±4.6 pts | 3.1% |
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 9304.02 get to work?
77.3% of Census Tract 9304.02's workers drive alone and 10.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 9304.02 | Fruitland |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.9% ±5.6 pts | 51.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±3.3 pts | 1.5% |
| Drove alone to work | 77.3% ±9.8 pts | 78.7% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% ±6.0 pts | 3.9% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% |
| Worked from home | 10.8% ±6.8 pts | 11.3% |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min ±5.4 | 23.5 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 9304.02 compare with the other tracts in Henderson County?
Among Henderson County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9304.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Henderson County |
|---|---|
| Population | 23rd of 29 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st of 30 |
| Median household income | 26th of 29 |
| Per capita income | 24th of 29 |
| Median home value | 27th of 29 |
| Median gross rent | 22nd of 29 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 21 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19th of 29 |
| Median age | 7th of 29 |
| Owner-occupied share | 16th of 29 |
The tracts next to it on Henderson County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9302.02 | 23rd | $54,722±$29,792 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9301 | 24th | $52,618±$12,913 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9303.01 | 25th | $51,514±$6,360 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9304.02 | 26th | $50,559±$3,517 |
| Tract 9314.02 | 27th | $49,107±$26,628 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9312 | 28th | $47,561±$15,147 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9313 | 29th | $38,385±$20,395 · 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 9304.02?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9304.02 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are 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