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Bailey

North Carolina · 568 residents · 0.702 sq mi
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Bailey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,018. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 102 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $109,600. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
568
−15%since 2000
from 670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
809 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 954 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+9%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3794906017118221990201020202024Bailey
2024422
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,018
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,328 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,650
+13%since 2000
from $21,910 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
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
$109,600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$907
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+26%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(445)
Black22.4%(150)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(72)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.6%(413)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(339)
Black14.8%(84)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(111)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other10.8%(61)
Diversity Score76.8%(436)
Diversity Score
77
+25%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bailey, North Carolina?

Bailey, North Carolina has about 568 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bailey, North Carolina earns about $39,018 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bailey, North Carolina expensive?

In Bailey, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $109,600, and the typical rent is about $907 a month.

How educated are people in Bailey, North Carolina?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bailey, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bailey, North Carolina?

About 26.0% of people in Bailey, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bailey, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bailey, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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