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Buxton

North Carolina · 1,267 residents · 7.843 sq mi
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Population has declined 13% since 2023. Median home value is $409,900. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,267
−13%since 2023
from 1,451 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
162 / sq mi
−13%since 2023
from 185 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
−8%since 2023
from 50.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
7991K1K1K2K201020202024Buxton
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$40,618
−5%since 2023
from $42,574 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
−6%since 2023
from 0.397 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$409,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $385,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$909
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,295 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 75.7% in 2023
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
42.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 36.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.8%
−16.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,380)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(66)
Diversity Score11.7%(169)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(27)
Diversity Score6.2%(78)
Diversity Score
6
−47%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−2%since 2023
from 16.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 57.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 66.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.3% in 2023
Female
44.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buxton, North Carolina?

Buxton, North Carolina has about 1,267 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Buxton, North Carolina expensive?

In Buxton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $409,900, and the typical rent is about $909 a month.

How educated are people in Buxton, North Carolina?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Buxton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buxton, North Carolina?

About 6.7% of people in Buxton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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