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Castle Hayne

North Carolina · 1,243 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 $48,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $202,800. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,243
+11%since 2000
from 1,116 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
261 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 234 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+23%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8009501K1K1K1990201020202024Castle Hayne
2024897
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,531 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,341
+65%since 2000
from $17,172 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$202,800
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $635 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+65%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(950)
Black10.4%(129)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(95)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.8%(23)
Diversity Score44.5%(553)
Diversity Score
44
+22%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+70%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 94.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.8%
−16.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.0%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.1%
−61.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Castle Hayne, North Carolina?

Castle Hayne, North Carolina has about 1,243 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Castle Hayne, North Carolina earns about $48,750 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 $202,800, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Castle Hayne, North Carolina?

About 14.6% 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 6.2% 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 116 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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