Cary Town PUMA, NC

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2020 Population

136,778

0.401% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

39.7

0.501% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

5.36%

4.47% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$94,290

2.69% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$351,700

7.23% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Cary Town PUMA, NC had a population of 137k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $94,290. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Cary Town PUMA, NC grew from 136,232 to 136,778, a 0.401% increase and its median household income grew from $91,822 to $94,290, a 2.69% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cary Town PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (13.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.89%), White (Hispanic) (4.73%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.9%).

22.1% of the households in Cary Town PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

90.5% of the residents in Cary Town PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wake County (West Central)--Cary Town PUMA, NC are Shepherds Theological Seminary (32 degrees awarded in 2020) and Mitchells Academy (413972) (14 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Cary Town PUMA, NC was $351,700, and the homeownership rate was 61.9%.

Most people in Cary Town PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Cary Town PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Cary Town PUMA, NC borders Raleigh City (South & Central) PUMA, NC, Garner (South) & Fuquay-Varina Towns PUMA, NC, Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC, and Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC.

Population & Diversity

Cary Town PUMA, NC is home to a population of 137k people, from which 90.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 19.2% of Cary Town PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (26.2k people).

In 2020, there were 5.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (89.7k people) in Cary Town PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 12.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Cary Town PUMA, NC are Spanish (8,678 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,354 households), and Hindi (1,624 households).

Citizenship

90.5%

2020 Citizenship

90.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 90.5% of Cary Town PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Cary Town PUMA, NC was 90.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cary Town PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cary Town PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
89.7k ± 2.67k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
17.9k ± 1.31k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.2k ± 1.31k

9.13%

Hispanic Population

12.5k people

9.13% of the people in Cary Town PUMA, NC are hispanic (12.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cary Town PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

19.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

26.2k people

19.2%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

26.2k people

As of 2020, 19.2% of Cary Town PUMA, NC residents (26.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cary Town PUMA, NC was 19.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cary Town PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
8,678 households (6.72%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
3,354 households (2.6%)
Hindi
1,624 households (1.26%)

22.1% of the households in Cary Town PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Cary Town PUMA, NC was Spanish. 6.72% of the households in Cary Town PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,660 ± 269
Gulf War (1990s)
1,394 ± 415
Gulf War (2001-)
1,285 ± 371

Cary Town PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.19 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cary Town PUMA, NC employs 73.3k people. The largest industries in Cary Town PUMA, NC are Computer Systems Design (8,390 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,939 people), and Construction (3,442 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale electronic markets & agents & brokers ($264,675), Vocational rehabilitation services ($172,772), and Computer & peripheral equipment manufacturing ($151,634).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,507

Women

44.4%

40,751

Men

55.6%

The workforce of Cary Town PUMA, NC in 2020 was 73,258 people, with 44.4% woman, and 55.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Cary Town PUMA, NC.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

73.3k

2020 Value

2.07%

1 Year growth

± 2.07%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Cary Town PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 2.07%, from 71.8k employees to 73.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cary Town PUMA, NC, are Software developers (4,083 people), Other managers (3,299 people), and Postsecondary teachers (1,658 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cary Town PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

73.3k

2020 Value

2.07%

1 Year growth

± 2.07%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Cary Town PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 2.07%, from 71.8k employees to 73.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cary Town PUMA, NC, are Computer Systems Design (8,390 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,939 people), and Construction (3,442 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cary Town PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Cary Town PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$68,378

Median earning men ± $4,914

$43,402

Median earning women ± $1,998

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($101,333), Manufacturing ($97,191), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($96,110).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Manufacturing ($77,656), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($71,019), and Public Administration ($67,607).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.9B, followed by Machinery ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($48.7B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$488B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

89.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $488B. This is expected to increase 89.6% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$35.1B
Virginia
$27B
Georgia
$18.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $35.1B, followed by Virginia with $27B and Georgia and $18.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Cary Town PUMA, NC awarded 46 degrees. The student population of Cary Town PUMA, NC in 2020 is skewed towards men, with 112 male students and 44 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cary Town PUMA, NC are White (41 and 93.2%), followed by Asian (1 and 2.27%), Black or African American (1 and 2.27%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 2.27%).

The largest universities in Cary Town PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Shepherds Theological Seminary (32 and 69.6%) and Mitchells Academy (413972) (14 and 30.4%).

The most popular majors in Wake County (West Central)--Cary Town PUMA, NC are Theological Studies (32 and 69.6%) and General Cosmetology (14 and 30.4%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.215% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.407% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Cary Town PUMA, NC in 2020 were Bachelors Degree (39.9k), Graduate Degree (26.2k), and Some college (16k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cary Town PUMA, NC was $351,700 in 2020, which is 1.53 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $328,000 to $351,700, a 7.23% increase. The homeownership rate in Cary Town PUMA, NC is 61.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Cary Town PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 22.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cary Town PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cary Town PUMA, NC is $94,290. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Cary Town PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

Property

$351,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,089

$33,840

Median Property Taxes

±$1,299

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cary Town PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cary Town PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.9%

Homeownership

2020

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 61.9% of the housing units in Cary Town PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cary Town PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cary Town PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Cary Town PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$94,290

Median Household Income

± $3,299

54.7k

Number of Households

± 1,813

In 2020, the median household income of the 54.7k households in Cary Town PUMA, NC grew to $94,290 from the previous year's value of $91,822.

The following chart displays the households in Cary Town PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Cary Town PUMA, NC

0.466

2019 Wage GINI in Cary Town PUMA, NC

In 2020, the income inequality in Cary Town PUMA, NC was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.87% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Cary Town PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Cary Town PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Cary Town PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (75.9%)
Worked At Home (13.7%)
Carpooled (7.76%)

In 2020, 75.9% of workers in Cary Town PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.7%) and those who carpooled to work (7.76%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cary Town PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.55% of the workforce in Cary Town PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cary Town PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cary Town PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cary Town PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.36% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cary Town PUMA, NC (7.31k out of 136k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cary Town PUMA, NC is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.8% of the population of Cary Town PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 62.8% on employee plans, 5.96% on Medicaid, 9.7% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 0.983% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1405 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1412 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1718 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 389 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,405 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,405 patients per year. This represents a 0.496% decrease from the previous year (1,412 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 43.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.22%

Uninsured

62.8%

Employer Coverage

5.96%

Medicaid

9.7%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

0.983%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cary Town PUMA, NC declined by 0.28% from 7.24% to 7.22%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cary Town PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.