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Carolina Meadows

North Carolina · 555 residents · 0.394 sq mi
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Carolina Meadows is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,007. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $443,800. With a median age of 84.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 84.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
555
+4%since 2023
from 536 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,409 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 1,360 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
84.4
+1%since 2023
from 83.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
51757463268974620202024Carolina Meadows
2024555
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,007
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $133,090 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$108,274
−8%since 2023
from $118,295 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+10%since 2023
from 0.382 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$443,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $514,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $3,176 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
44.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
−9%since 2023
from 3.9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(490)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(21)
Asian3.2%(17)
Other1.5%(8)
Diversity Score20.2%(108)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(515)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian5.4%(30)
Other1.8%(10)
Diversity Score17%(94)
Diversity Score
17
−16%since 2023
from 20 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
45.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
8.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
Female
62.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
Foreign born
5.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
44.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 57.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 99.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carolina Meadows, North Carolina?

Carolina Meadows, North Carolina has about 555 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carolina Meadows, North Carolina earns about $126,007 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carolina Meadows, North Carolina expensive?

In Carolina Meadows, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $443,800, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Carolina Meadows, North Carolina?

About 72.3% of adults age 25 and over in Carolina Meadows, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carolina Meadows, North Carolina?

About 1.8% of people in Carolina Meadows, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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