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Bogue

North Carolina · 695 residents · 2.746 sq mi
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Bogue is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,528. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $196,500. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
695
+18%since 2000
from 590 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
253 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+22%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5666397137868602000201020202024Bogue
2024756
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,528
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,643 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,089
+65%since 2000
from $20,095 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,205
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(611)
Black2.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(33)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other7.2%(50)
Diversity Score32.6%(226)
Diversity Score
33
+358%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.8%
−54.6 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bogue, North Carolina?

Bogue, North Carolina has about 695 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bogue, North Carolina earns about $76,528 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 $196,500, and the typical rent is about $1,205 a month.

How educated are people in Bogue, North Carolina?

About 16.4% 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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