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Bostic

North Carolina · 355 residents · 0.933 sq mi
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Bostic has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,107. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,500. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
355
+8%since 2000
from 328 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
380 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+25%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2753183614044471990201020202024Bostic
2024433
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,107
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,525
+85%since 2000
from $15,454 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+34%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(308)
Black9%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(6)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other1.8%(6)
Diversity Score29.4%(104)
Diversity Score
29
+110%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+122%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 95.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.1%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bostic, North Carolina?

Bostic, North Carolina has about 355 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bostic, North Carolina earns about $34,107 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 $97,500, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Bostic, North Carolina?

About 12.0% 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 16.5% of people in Bostic, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bostic, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bostic, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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