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Cedar Rock

North Carolina · 302 residents (2025 est.) · 1.141 sq mi
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Cedar Rock is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $424,500. With a median age of 50.3, 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 50.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
306
−3%since 2000
from 315 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
268 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.3
+1%since 2000
from 49.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:302 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
2292783273764252000201020202024Cedar Rock
2024306
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,625
−55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,686 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,774
+4%since 2000
from $66,022 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
−4%since 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$424,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $266,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,094
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
7.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.7%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+94%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
11
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(310)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(269)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(16)
Diversity Score27.5%(84)
Diversity Score
27
+1622%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% 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
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2011
from 47.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 8.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2017
from 95.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar Rock, North Carolina?

Cedar Rock, North Carolina has about 306 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cedar Rock, North Carolina earns about $95,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cedar Rock, North Carolina expensive?

In Cedar Rock, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $424,500, and the typical rent is about $1,094 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar Rock, North Carolina?

About 45.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cedar Rock, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 2.0% of people in Cedar Rock, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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