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Castle Hayne

North Carolina · 897 residents · 4.764 sq mi
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Castle Hayne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,056. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 219 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $377,900. With a median age of 59.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 138%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
897
−20%since 2000
from 1,116 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
188 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 234 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.0
+63%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8009501K1K1K1990201020202024Castle Hayne
2024897
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,056
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,531 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,221
+64%since 2000
from $17,172 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+8%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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
$377,900
+138%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,037
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $635 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
19.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
56.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.2%
+39.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
+182%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(901)
Black14.8%(165)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(20)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.5%(408)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(611)
Black7.1%(64)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(222)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.7%(527)
Diversity Score
59
+61%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+28.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+78%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 94.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% 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
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.3%
−20.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.7%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+24.2 ptssince 2017
from 68.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.9%
−21.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
23.9%
+19.7 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castle Hayne, North Carolina?

Castle Hayne, North Carolina has about 897 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Castle Hayne, North Carolina?

The typical household in Castle Hayne, North Carolina earns about $53,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Castle Hayne, North Carolina expensive?

In Castle Hayne, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $377,900, and the typical rent is about $1,037 a month.

How educated are people in Castle Hayne, North Carolina?

About 38.5% of adults age 25 and over in Castle Hayne, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Castle Hayne, North Carolina?

About 25.5% of people in Castle Hayne, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Castle Hayne, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Castle Hayne, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 230 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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