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Bayshore

North Carolina · 3,833 residents · 2.355 sq mi
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Bayshore is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,429. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $291,000. Households here earn about 53% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% 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

Total population
3,833
+53%since 2000
from 2,512 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,628 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 1,067 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Bayshore
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,429
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,869 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,276
+42%since 2000
from $24,837 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$291,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,058
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+17%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(3,303)
Black2.2%(84)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(240)
Asian1.4%(53)
Other0.3%(13)
Diversity Score24.4%(935)
Diversity Score
24
+186%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+32%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bayshore, North Carolina?

Bayshore, North Carolina has about 3,833 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bayshore, North Carolina earns about $86,429 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 $291,000, and the typical rent is about $1,058 a month.

How educated are people in Bayshore, North Carolina?

About 50.6% 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 17.2% 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 2,203 residents, a change of about 135 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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