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Bath

North Carolina · 275 residents · 0.357 sq mi
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Bath is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,625. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 99% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $95,900. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 29% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
275
+99%since 1990
from 138 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
770 / sq mi
+99%since 1990
from 387 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
48.8
−16%since 1990
from 58.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1131892653404161990201020202024Bath
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,625
+196%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,029
+35%since 1990
from $17,042 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.2%
−5.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,900
+65%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+67%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
86.9%
+13.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
13.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−44%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(128)
Black7.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score16.8%(23)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(259)
Black2.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score11.5%(32)
Diversity Score
12
−31%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 22.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.4%
+14.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−33%since 1990
from 29.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bath, North Carolina?

Bath, North Carolina has about 275 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bath, North Carolina earns about $50,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bath, North Carolina expensive?

In Bath, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $95,900, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Bath, North Carolina?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bath, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bath, North Carolina?

About 8.2% of people in Bath, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bath, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bath, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 137 residents, a change of about 99 percent over that period.

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