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Barnardsville

North Carolina · 559 residents · 3.529 sq mi
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Barnardsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,151. Population has fallen 24% since 2021, a loss of 178 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $129,700. Households here earn about 27% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

559
−24%vs 2021
vs 737 in 2021
2020 – 2024
158 / sq mi
−24%vs 2021
vs 209 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
35.1
+86%vs 2021
vs 18.9 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
38848357967476920202024Barnardsville
2024445
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,151
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $43,077 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$15,143
+17%vs 2021
vs $12,957 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
10.6%
+4.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.8% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food6.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$129,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $129,900 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,138
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,156 in 2021
US average: $1,124
67.4%
+8.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 58.8% in 2021
32.6% rent
3.2
+5%vs 2021
vs 3.0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(707)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(30)
Diversity Score9.8%(72)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(501)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(13)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other3.2%(18)
Diversity Score16%(89)
16
+64%vs 2021
vs 10 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.6%
+6.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.2% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+16.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
4.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.6% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.7 min
US average: 26.9
72.2%
+18.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
3.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.5% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.7% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
67.9%
+9.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 58.7% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
55.6%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.2%
−4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.5% in 2021
46.8%
+4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 42.5% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
8.6%
−3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.8% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barnardsville, North Carolina?

Barnardsville, North Carolina has about 559 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Barnardsville, North Carolina earns about $41,151 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 $129,700, and the typical rent is about $1,138 a month.

How educated are people in Barnardsville, North Carolina?

About 19.6% 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 10.6% 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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