CensusEasy
CITY

Calypso

North Carolina · 340 residents (2025 est.) · 1.001 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Calypso has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,688. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,200. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% 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
385
−6%since 2000
from 410 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
385 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 410 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.1
−26%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:340 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2894035186327461990201020202024Calypso
2024385
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,688
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,957
+164%since 2000
from $13,244 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
+39.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
−12%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
42.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
1.2%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−6%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
RELATED:See current rent listings in Calypso on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(289)
Black22.9%(94)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(18)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.7%(220)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(238)
Black21.3%(82)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(55)
Asian1.3%(5)
Other1.3%(5)
Diversity Score69%(266)
Diversity Score
69
+29%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+7.2 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
3.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
32.7%
−39.5 ptssince 2013
from 72.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
55.6%
−23.5 ptssince 2017
from 79.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+28.0 ptssince 2016
from 69.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−29.4 ptssince 2016
from 31.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Calypso

Leslie
Pop 336
Ila
Pop 376
Cobbtown
Pop 344
Everglades
Pop 399
Places similar to Calypso
Head to head

Compare Calypso to nearby cities

CALYPSO VS
Clinton
Income$44,953−18%
Home value$212,000+114%
Population8,466+2390%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CALYPSO VS
Goldsboro
Income$48,540−11%
Home value$200,400+102%
Population35,012+10198%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CALYPSO VS
Smithfield
Income$43,270−21%
Home value$242,500+144%
Population13,114+3757%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CALYPSO VS
Kinston
Income$36,878−33%
Home value$119,300+20%
Population19,705+5696%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Calypso, North Carolina?

Calypso, North Carolina has about 385 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Calypso, North Carolina earns about $54,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calypso, North Carolina expensive?

In Calypso, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $99,200, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Calypso, North Carolina?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Calypso, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calypso, North Carolina?

About 3.6% of people in Calypso, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calypso, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Calypso, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 94 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
North Carolina
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Calypso with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →

Calypso, North Carolina: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy