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Bath

North Carolina · 249 residents · 0.357 sq mi
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Bath is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,083. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $201,100. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.6% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
249
−9%since 2000
from 275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
697 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 770 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
56.8
+16%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1131892653404161990201020202024Bath
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,083
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,074
+100%since 2000
from $23,029 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,100
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−40.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
11.2% rent
Vacancy rate
43.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+58%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(259)
Black2.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(243)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5%(12)
Diversity Score
5
−57%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+73%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 92.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.8%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
58.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bath, North Carolina?

Bath, North Carolina has about 249 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bath, North Carolina earns about $67,083 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 $201,100.

How educated are people in Bath, North Carolina?

About 32.4% 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 6.6% 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 111 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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