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Bogue

North Carolina · 706 residents (2025 est.) · 2.746 sq mi
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Bogue is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,516. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $291,100. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
756
+28%since 2000
from 590 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
275 / sq mi
−9%since 2009
from 304 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
50.0
+30%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:706 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
5666397137868602000201020202024Bogue
2024756
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.6%(27)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(39)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.1%(69)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.1%(46)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240.9%(7)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347%(53)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.8%(104)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.3%(63)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6427.6%(209)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.9%(90)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.7%(43)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,516
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,643 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,131
+125%since 2000
from $20,095 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+36%since 2010
from 0.295 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$291,100
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,188
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
−16%since 2009
from 3.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
60
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(567)
Black2.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(649)
Black4.5%(34)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(27)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other5.6%(42)
Diversity Score
32
+6%since 2009
from 30 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican2.8%(21)
Spaniard0.1%(1)
Asian origin
Filipino0.5%(4)
Ancestry
English19.3%(146)
Irish13.1%(99)
German10.4%(79)
American6.1%(46)
Scotch-Irish3.2%(24)
French1.9%(14)
Polish1.6%(12)
Scottish1.6%(12)
Italian1.5%(11)
Slovak0.8%(6)
Czech0.7%(5)
Dutch0.7%(5)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.4%(3)
Ukrainian0.4%(3)
Hungarian0.3%(2)
Lithuanian0.3%(2)
Welsh0.3%(2)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+27%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.1%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
−62.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2017
from 87.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.2%(93)
Married59.9%(191)
Widowed0.6%(2)
Divorced10.3%(33)
Women 15+
Never married9.6%(29)
Married70.9%(214)
Widowed8.6%(26)
Divorced10.9%(33)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bogue, North Carolina?

Bogue, North Carolina has about 756 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bogue, North Carolina earns about $93,516 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bogue, North Carolina expensive?

In Bogue, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $291,100, and the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.

How educated are people in Bogue, North Carolina?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bogue, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bogue, North Carolina?

About 3.2% of people in Bogue, 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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