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Cedar Point

North Carolina · 1,825 residents (2025 est.) · 2.233 sq mi
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Cedar Point is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,750. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 988 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $423,700. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,917
+106%since 2000
from 929 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
858 / sq mi
+106%since 2000
from 416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,825 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4789471K2K2K1990201020202024Cedar Point
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,750
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,655 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,733
+95%since 2000
from $25,457 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.1%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
−7%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$423,700
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,438
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $667 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
12.8% rent
Vacancy rate
36.3%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+32%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(912)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89%(1,706)
Black1.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(91)
Asian1.1%(21)
Other4.1%(78)
Diversity Score25.5%(489)
Diversity Score
25
+582%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.6%
+27.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.2%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+89%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
3.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.5%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2017
from 88.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar Point, North Carolina?

Cedar Point, North Carolina has about 1,917 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cedar Point, North Carolina?

The typical household in Cedar Point, North Carolina earns about $98,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cedar Point, North Carolina expensive?

In Cedar Point, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $423,700, and the typical rent is about $1,438 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar Point, North Carolina?

About 46.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cedar Point, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cedar Point, North Carolina?

About 5.4% of people in Cedar Point, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cedar Point, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Cedar Point, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,283 residents, a change of about 202 percent over that period.

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