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Bath

North Carolina · 245 residents · 0.357 sq mi
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Bath has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,500. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $337,000. With a median age of 60.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 134%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
245
−11%since 2000
from 275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
686 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 770 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.2
+23%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1131892653404161990201020202024Bath
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,500
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,620
+102%since 2000
from $23,029 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$337,000
+134%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $713 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
9.8% rent
Afford Score
6.4
+239%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(238)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(4)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score9.1%(22)
Diversity Score
9
−21%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.2 min
+114%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−97.3 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bath, North Carolina?

Bath, North Carolina has about 245 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bath, North Carolina earns about $52,500 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 $337,000, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Bath, North Carolina?

About 41.5% 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 6.8% 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 107 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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