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Angier

North Carolina · 5,265 residents · 4.435 sq mi
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Angier has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,132. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $161,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
5,265
+54%since 2000
from 3,419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,187 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 771 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+12%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K7K1990201020202024Angier
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,132
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,849 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,455
+40%since 2000
from $15,985 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$828
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $548 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
38.4% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+28%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(2,136)
Black23.2%(794)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(416)
Asian0.9%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.2%(2,264)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54%(2,845)
Black19.1%(1,005)
Hispanic / Latino21.6%(1,136)
Asian0.7%(39)
Other2.5%(130)
Diversity Score76%(4,002)
Diversity Score
76
+15%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Angier, North Carolina?

Angier, North Carolina has about 5,265 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Angier, North Carolina earns about $45,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Angier, North Carolina expensive?

In Angier, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $161,900, and the typical rent is about $828 a month.

How educated are people in Angier, North Carolina?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Angier, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Angier, North Carolina?

About 14.1% of people in Angier, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Angier, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Angier, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,030 residents, a change of about 136 percent over that period.

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

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