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Bayshore

North Carolina · 2,949 residents · 2.355 sq mi
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Bayshore is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $94,632. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $525,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,949
+17%since 2000
from 2,512 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,252 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,067 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+6%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Bayshore
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,632
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,869 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,973
+105%since 2000
from $24,837 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.2%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
−11%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$525,800
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,532
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+93%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(2,402)
Black1.9%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1%(26)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(214)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(2,458)
Black1.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(247)
Asian1.8%(53)
Other5%(147)
Diversity Score36.9%(1,088)
Diversity Score
37
+333%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.9%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+9%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2017
from 82.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bayshore, North Carolina?

Bayshore, North Carolina has about 2,949 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bayshore, North Carolina earns about $94,632 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bayshore, North Carolina expensive?

In Bayshore, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $525,800, and the typical rent is about $1,532 a month.

How educated are people in Bayshore, North Carolina?

About 60.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bayshore, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bayshore, North Carolina?

About 3.8% of people in Bayshore, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bayshore, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bayshore, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,319 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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