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Calypso

North Carolina · 327 residents · 1.001 sq mi
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Calypso has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,850. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 83 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,700. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
327
−20%since 2000
from 410 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
327 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 410 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
−4%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2894035186327461990201020202024Calypso
2024385
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,850
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,632
+71%since 2000
from $13,244 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.7%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$72,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$705
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−10%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(181)
Black17.4%(57)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(84)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(13)
Diversity Score76.7%(251)
Diversity Score
77
+43%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
31.4%
−40.8 ptssince 2013
from 72.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calypso, North Carolina?

Calypso, North Carolina has about 327 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Calypso, North Carolina earns about $41,850 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 $72,700, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Calypso, North Carolina?

About 6.7% 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 25.6% 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 152 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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