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Bakersville

North Carolina · 468 residents (2025 est.) · 0.76 sq mi
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Bakersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,263. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 390 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $231,300. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
747
+109%since 2000
from 357 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
983 / sq mi
+109%since 2000
from 470 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.3
+4%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:468 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2563905246587921990201020202024Bakersville
2024747
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,263
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,286 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,150
+145%since 2000
from $15,997 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+37.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.562
+31%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,300
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$504
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $232 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+16%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(355)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(708)
Black2.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(7)
Diversity Score12.6%(94)
Diversity Score
13
+1697%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
−13%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 30.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
+21.3 ptssince 2011
from 36.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
63.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2012
from 32.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+25.2 ptssince 2017
from 55.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bakersville, North Carolina?

Bakersville, North Carolina has about 747 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bakersville, North Carolina earns about $50,263 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bakersville, North Carolina expensive?

In Bakersville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $231,300, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Bakersville, North Carolina?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bakersville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bakersville, North Carolina?

About 22.4% of people in Bakersville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bakersville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bakersville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 446 residents, a change of about 148 percent over that period.

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