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Bakersville

North Carolina · 450 residents · 0.76 sq mi
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Bakersville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $219,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
450
+26%since 2000
from 357 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
592 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 470 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
−19%since 2000
from 46.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2563905246587921990201020202024Bakersville
2024747
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,153
+107%since 2000
from $15,997 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+31.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,900
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
45.4%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
54.6% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+3%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(393)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(15)
Asian1.3%(6)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score14.2%(64)
Diversity Score
14
+1930%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
−10%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
43.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2011
from 30.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 36.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
64.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bakersville, North Carolina?

Bakersville, North Carolina has about 450 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bakersville, North Carolina earns about $53,750 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 $219,900.

How educated are people in Bakersville, North Carolina?

About 12.0% 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 19.3% 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 149 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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

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