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Casar

North Carolina · 297 residents · 1.75 sq mi
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Casar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,850. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,500. The poverty rate of 40.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
297
−4%since 2000
from 308 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
170 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+4%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2392883383874371990201020202024Casar
2024373
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,850
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,193
−32%since 2000
from $16,486 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.4%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,500
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$468
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−34.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
19.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+28%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(306)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.3%(25)
Diversity Score
8
+414%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+17%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.4%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.7%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Casar, North Carolina?

Casar, North Carolina has about 297 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Casar, North Carolina earns about $19,850 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Casar, North Carolina expensive?

In Casar, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $57,500, and the typical rent is about $468 a month.

How educated are people in Casar, North Carolina?

About 1.4% of adults age 25 and over in Casar, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Casar, North Carolina?

About 40.4% of people in Casar, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Casar, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Casar, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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