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CITY · 2020 ACS

Buxton

North Carolina · 1,181 residents · 7.843 sq mi
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Buxton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,359. Population has fallen 21% since 2019, a loss of 322 residents. Median home value is $249,000. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 28.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,181
−21%since 2019
from 1,503 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
151 / sq mi
−21%since 2019
from 192 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
53.7
+58%since 2019
from 34.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7991K1K1K2K201020202024Buxton
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,359
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $56,429 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$26,283
+5%since 2019
from $25,121 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 33.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 35.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $272,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$890
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $967 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2019
from 59.3% in 2019
27.2% rent
Afford Score
4.2
−13%since 2019
from 4.8 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(1,168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(242)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(93)
Diversity Score45.8%(688)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,038)
Black0.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(86)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other2.6%(30)
Diversity Score25.9%(306)
Diversity Score
26
−43%since 2019
from 46 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 25.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 94.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+36%since 2019
from 13.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2019
from 59.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 15.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 72.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 38.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 47.1% in 2019
Female
53.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 52.9% in 2019
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 16.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buxton, North Carolina?

Buxton, North Carolina has about 1,181 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Buxton, North Carolina earns about $59,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buxton, North Carolina expensive?

In Buxton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $249,000, and the typical rent is about $890 a month.

How educated are people in Buxton, North Carolina?

About 31.0% 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 28.3% of people in Buxton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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