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Barnardsville

North Carolina · 445 residents · 3.529 sq mi
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Barnardsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,610. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $153,000. With a median age of 59.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 35% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
445
+3%since 2023
from 431 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
126 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 122 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
59.2
+65%since 2023
from 35.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
38848357967476920202024Barnardsville
2024445
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,610
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,440
+38%since 2023
from $22,129 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.4%
+15.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
−16%since 2023
from 0.441 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade30.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $139,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 71.0% in 2023
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(431)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(445)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
45.1%
−37.8 ptssince 2023
from 82.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
39.2%
+39.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.9%
−21.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
Female
42.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.4%
+26.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnardsville, North Carolina?

Barnardsville, North Carolina has about 445 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Barnardsville, North Carolina earns about $97,610 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barnardsville, North Carolina expensive?

In Barnardsville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $153,000.

How educated are people in Barnardsville, North Carolina?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Barnardsville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barnardsville, North Carolina?

About 9.7% of people in Barnardsville, 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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