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Altamahaw

North Carolina · 334 residents · 1.357 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $79,900. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
334
+5%since 2019
from 319 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Population density
246 / sq mi
+5%since 2019
from 235 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
−10%since 2019
from 55.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
281395510624738200920202024Altamahaw
2024491
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$30,404
−5%since 2019
from $32,017 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 45.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,900
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $106,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2019
from 95.3% in 2019
14.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(319)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(308)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.5%(18)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 86.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+6%since 2019
from 22.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
86.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 81.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 22.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 52.4% in 2019
Female
50.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamahaw, North Carolina?

Altamahaw, North Carolina has about 334 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Altamahaw, North Carolina expensive?

In Altamahaw, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $79,900.

How educated are people in Altamahaw, North Carolina?

About 8.3% 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 0.0% 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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