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Barbecue

North Carolina · 5,910 residents · 5.671 sq mi
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#307Lowest unemploymentof 6,8261.5%
The short version

Barbecue has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,426. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $219,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,910
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5,933 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Population density
1,042 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1,046 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
+5%since 2023
from 33.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2023 – 2024
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20246K
20232024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,426
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $80,380 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,178
+10%since 2023
from $28,401 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.295
+7%since 2023
from 0.277 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $199,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,383
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,419 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 73.0% in 2023
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+12%since 2023
from 2.5 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(2,708)
Black26.7%(1,586)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(1,345)
Asian1.5%(88)
Other3.5%(206)
Diversity Score83.4%(4,950)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(2,643)
Black29.1%(1,717)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(1,245)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other4.8%(281)
Diversity Score83.6%(4,942)
Diversity Score
84
Unchangedsince 2023
from 83 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+2%since 2023
from 35.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 68.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
Female
44.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
Foreign born
6.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 84.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barbecue, North Carolina?

Barbecue, North Carolina has about 5,910 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Barbecue, North Carolina earns about $79,426 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barbecue, North Carolina expensive?

In Barbecue, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $219,800, and the typical rent is about $1,383 a month.

How educated are people in Barbecue, North Carolina?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Barbecue, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barbecue, North Carolina?

About 3.9% of people in Barbecue, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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