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Advance

North Carolina · 1,499 residents · 7.161 sq mi
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Advance is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,461. Population has grown 29% since 2019. Median home value is $255,800. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 60% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,499
+29%since 2019
from 1,158 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
209 / sq mi
+29%since 2019
from 162 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
−3%since 2019
from 46.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6389021K1K2K201020202024Advance
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,461
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $81,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,419
−10%since 2019
from $35,893 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 11.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$255,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $245,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.9%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 95.9% in 2019
4.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−6%since 2019
from 3.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,098)
Black5.2%(60)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.3%(142)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(1,339)
Black2.6%(39)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(57)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.9%(254)
Diversity Score
17
+38%since 2019
from 12 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 23.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 89.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
−8%since 2019
from 35.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 85.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 46.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 48.6% in 2019
Female
52.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 51.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Advance, North Carolina?

Advance, North Carolina has about 1,499 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Advance, North Carolina earns about $90,461 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 $255,800.

How educated are people in Advance, North Carolina?

About 26.9% 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 14.8% of people in Advance, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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