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Bennett

North Carolina · 284 residents · 3.198 sq mi
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Population has fallen 40% since 2019, a loss of 192 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 37.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
284
−40%since 2019
from 476 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
89 / sq mi
−40%since 2019
from 149 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+86%since 2019
from 24.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
99202305407510201020202024Bennett
2024262
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$13,928
−19%since 2019
from $17,251 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2019
from 40.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2019
from 26.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
88.7%
+28.3 ptssince 2019
from 60.4% in 2019
11.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(476)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(254)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(12)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.5%(35)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 13.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 94.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
−8%since 2019
from 27.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2019
from 81.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.2%
−20.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.2%
+26.0 ptssince 2019
from 36.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
Female
58.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 53.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bennett, North Carolina?

Bennett, North Carolina has about 284 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Bennett, North Carolina?

About 16.5% 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 37.5% 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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