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Bostic

North Carolina · 359 residents (2025 est.) · 0.933 sq mi
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Bostic has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,813. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $171,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
433
+32%since 2000
from 328 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
464 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
+7%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:359 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2753183614044471990201020202024Bostic
2024433
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,813
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,898
+81%since 2000
from $15,454 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+35.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
+16%since 2010
from 0.338 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,900
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$855
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+39%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(305)
Black4.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian1.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(46)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(390)
Black5.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other3.7%(16)
Diversity Score23%(100)
Diversity Score
23
+65%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+167%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 95.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 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
1.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2012
from 21.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
+24.5 ptssince 2017
from 59.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bostic, North Carolina?

Bostic, North Carolina has about 433 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bostic, North Carolina earns about $57,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bostic, North Carolina expensive?

In Bostic, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $171,900, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Bostic, North Carolina?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bostic, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bostic, North Carolina?

About 17.8% of people in Bostic, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bostic, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bostic, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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