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Advance

North Carolina · 1,138 residents · 7.161 sq mi
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Advance is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,694. Population has grown 16% since 2011. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $270,800. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 88% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,138
+16%vs 2011
vs 979 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
159 / sq mi
+16%vs 2011
vs 137 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
−2%vs 2011
vs 46.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6389021K1K2K201020202024Advance
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,694
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $90,833 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,360
+2%vs 2011
vs $43,324 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−9%vs 2011
vs 0.427 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services15.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration15.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$270,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $275,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−40.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.1% in 2011
18.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
4.6%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+4%vs 2011
vs 3.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(963)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(39)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,060)
Black2.1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(22)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.3%(117)
Diversity Score
10
+156%vs 2011
vs 4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.3%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+6%vs 2011
vs 23.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−16.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
+10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.3%
−12.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.2% in 2011
Female
49.2%
+8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.8% in 2011
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Advance, North Carolina?

Advance, North Carolina has about 1,138 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Advance, North Carolina?

The typical household in Advance, North Carolina earns about $85,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Advance, North Carolina expensive?

In Advance, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $270,800.

How educated are people in Advance, North Carolina?

About 43.3% of adults age 25 and over in Advance, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Advance, North Carolina?

About 3.7% of people in Advance, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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