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Bennett

North Carolina · 282 residents · 3.198 sq mi
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Bennett is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,286. Population has declined 5% since 2011. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $256,000. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
282
−5%vs 2011
vs 298 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
88 / sq mi
−5%vs 2011
vs 93 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.6
+41%vs 2011
vs 31.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
99202305407510201020202024Bennett
2024262
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,286
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $81,607 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$29,095
−8%vs 2011
vs $31,549 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
−11.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.253
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.266 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$256,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $250,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−54.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
10.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+30%vs 2011
vs 3.1 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(298)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(260)
Black3.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.5%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.9%(39)
Diversity Score
14
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
−5%vs 2011
vs 22.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.5%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.1%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.4%
−6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.7% in 2011
Female
44.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bennett, North Carolina?

Bennett, North Carolina has about 282 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bennett, North Carolina earns about $64,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bennett, North Carolina expensive?

In Bennett, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $256,000.

How educated are people in Bennett, North Carolina?

About 46.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bennett, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bennett, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Bennett, 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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