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Bogue

North Carolina · 684 residents · 2.746 sq mi
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Bogue has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,389. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,800. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
684
+16%since 2000
from 590 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
249 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+15%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5666397137868602000201020202024Bogue
2024756
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,389
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,643 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,726
+8%since 2000
from $20,095 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.295
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,800
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−21.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+47%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score7.1%(42)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(613)
Black2.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(36)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.3%(132)
Diversity Score
19
+172%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+14%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.1%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.9%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bogue, North Carolina?

Bogue, North Carolina has about 684 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bogue, North Carolina earns about $56,389 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 $195,800, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Bogue, North Carolina?

About 13.1% 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 2.5% of people in Bogue, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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