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Altamahaw

North Carolina · 347 residents · 1.357 sq mi
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Altamahaw has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,569. Population has fallen 50% since 2009, a loss of 353 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $102,200. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
347
−50%since 2009
from 700 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Population density
256 / sq mi
−50%since 2009
from 516 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
−7%since 2009
from 46.4 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
281395510624738200920202024Altamahaw
2024491
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,569
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $35,917 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,062
+3%since 2009
from $20,442 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance28.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical28.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $71,800 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−55.1 ptssince 2009
from 97.5% in 2009
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
24.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.7
+36%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(646)
Black7.7%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.8%(125)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(321)
Black3.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.1%(59)
Diversity Score
17
−4%since 2009
from 18 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
57.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
29.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
53.1%
+40.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−71.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.6%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamahaw, North Carolina?

Altamahaw, North Carolina has about 347 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Altamahaw, North Carolina earns about $37,569 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 $102,200.

How educated are people in Altamahaw, North Carolina?

About 13.6% 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 16.0% of people in Altamahaw, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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