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Askewville

North Carolina · 184 residents · 0.592 sq mi
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Askewville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,700. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
184
+2%since 2000
from 180 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
311 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.0
+23%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1431711992262541990201020202024Askewville
2024155
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,616
+52%since 2000
from $18,184 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services6.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
29.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+65%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(178)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(173)
Black2.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(4)
Diversity Score17.8%(33)
Diversity Score
18
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
+203%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.8%
−27.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.2%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Askewville, North Carolina?

Askewville, North Carolina has about 184 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Askewville, North Carolina earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Askewville, North Carolina expensive?

In Askewville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $88,700, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Askewville, North Carolina?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Askewville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Askewville, North Carolina?

About 14.3% of people in Askewville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Askewville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Askewville, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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