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Castle Hayne

North Carolina · 1,202 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 $36,135. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $128,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,202
+8%since 2000
from 1,116 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
252 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 234 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+8%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8009501K1K1K1990201020202024Castle Hayne
2024897
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,135
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,531 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,621
−9%since 2000
from $17,172 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $635 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.4%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+40%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(956)
Black13.1%(157)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(57)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.7%(477)
Diversity Score
40
+9%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% 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
18.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 94.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.3%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.9%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castle Hayne, North Carolina?

Castle Hayne, North Carolina has about 1,202 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Castle Hayne, North Carolina earns about $36,135 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 $128,000, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in Castle Hayne, North Carolina?

About 4.9% 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 13.5% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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