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Bell Arthur

North Carolina · 374 residents · 1.862 sq mi
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Population has fallen 42% since 2023, a loss of 275 residents. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $159,400. At a median age of 29.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
374
−42%since 2023
from 649 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
201 / sq mi
−42%since 2023
from 349 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
29.1
+16%since 2023
from 25.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
107255402550698201020202024Bell Arthur
2024374
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,708
+21%since 2023
from $17,150 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.295
−6%since 2023
from 0.313 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade28.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services24.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration24.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $137,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
60.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(564)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.8%(70)
Diversity Score29.1%(189)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(306)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.6%(47)
Diversity Score39%(146)
Diversity Score
39
+34%since 2023
from 29 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
56.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
46.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
28.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 76.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
47.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 37.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 62.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.8% in 2023
Female
63.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 57.2% in 2023
Foreign born
23.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.8%
−21.9 ptssince 2023
from 74.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bell Arthur, North Carolina?

Bell Arthur, North Carolina has about 374 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Bell Arthur, North Carolina expensive?

In Bell Arthur, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $159,400.

How educated are people in Bell Arthur, North Carolina?

About 65.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bell Arthur, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bell Arthur, North Carolina?

About 13.0% of people in Bell Arthur, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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