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Cedar Point

North Carolina · 1,764 residents · 2.233 sq mi
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Cedar Point is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,875. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $335,900. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,764
+90%since 2000
from 929 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
790 / sq mi
+90%since 2000
from 416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
−3%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4789471K2K2K1990201020202024Cedar Point
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,875
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,655 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,932
+73%since 2000
from $25,457 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$335,900
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,281
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $667 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
17.5% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+29%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(1,516)
Black1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(84)
Asian1%(17)
Other7.8%(138)
Diversity Score32.4%(572)
Diversity Score
32
+767%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.6%
+25.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+102%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.6%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar Point, North Carolina?

Cedar Point, North Carolina has about 1,764 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cedar Point, North Carolina earns about $79,875 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 $335,900, and the typical rent is about $1,281 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar Point, North Carolina?

About 44.6% 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 4.9% 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 1,130 residents, a change of about 178 percent over that period.

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

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