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North Carolina · 163 residents (2025 est.) · 3.088 sq mi
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Boardman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
210
+4%since 2000
from 202 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 65 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
+13%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:163 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
1341732112492882000201020202024Boardman
2024210
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,750
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,658
+109%since 2000
from $10,339 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.282
−38%since 2010
from 0.457 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food15.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$925
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Boardman on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(110)
Black44.6%(90)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.1%(127)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(115)
Black31%(65)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.3%(30)
Diversity Score73%(153)
Diversity Score
73
+16%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.4%
+28.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
19.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.3%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
−59.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2012
from 28.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.8%
−57.5 ptssince 2013
from 72.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.5%
+36.5 ptssince 2017
from 52.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2016
from 87.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2016
from 12.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boardman, North Carolina?

Boardman, North Carolina has about 210 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Boardman, North Carolina earns about $59,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boardman, North Carolina expensive?

In Boardman, North Carolina, the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Boardman, North Carolina?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Boardman, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boardman, North Carolina?

About 17.1% of people in Boardman, 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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