CITY
Altamahaw
North Carolina · 491 residents · 1.357 sq mi
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The short version
Altamahaw has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,120. Population has declined 14% since 2023. Median home value is $310,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2009 – 2024
2024491
Section 02
Income & economy
$57,120
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $62,315 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 35.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.2%
Retail trade16.8%
Information14.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
Construction4.5%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$310,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $215,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(559)
Black1.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(483)
Black1.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(20)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Altamahaw, North Carolina?
Altamahaw, North Carolina has about 491 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Altamahaw, North Carolina?
The typical household in Altamahaw, North Carolina earns about $57,120 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Altamahaw, North Carolina expensive?
In Altamahaw, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $310,300.
How educated are people in Altamahaw, North Carolina?
About 37.5% of adults age 25 and over in Altamahaw, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Altamahaw, North Carolina?
About 6.3% of people in Altamahaw, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
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North CarolinaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024