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Barker Heights

North Carolina · 1,249 residents · 0.985 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $149,500. The poverty rate of 31.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,249
+1%since 2000
from 1,237 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,268 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+10%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9091K1K2K2K1990201020202024Barker Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,553
+54%since 2000
from $13,307 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$733
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
38.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(871)
Black4.8%(59)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(264)
Asian1.5%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.2%(670)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(646)
Black4.2%(52)
Hispanic / Latino39.3%(491)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other2.9%(37)
Diversity Score70.5%(881)
Diversity Score
71
+30%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.2%
−44.4 ptssince 2013
from 69.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barker Heights, North Carolina?

Barker Heights, North Carolina has about 1,249 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Barker Heights, North Carolina expensive?

In Barker Heights, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $149,500, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in Barker Heights, North Carolina?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Barker Heights, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barker Heights, North Carolina?

About 31.0% of people in Barker Heights, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barker Heights, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Barker Heights, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 144 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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