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Cedar Rock

North Carolina · 301 residents · 1.141 sq mi
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Cedar Rock has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,417. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $307,400. With a median age of 57.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
301
−4%since 2000
from 315 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
264 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.2
+15%since 2000
from 49.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2292783273764252000201020202024Cedar Rock
2024306
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,417
−60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,686 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,549
−26%since 2000
from $66,022 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.3%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services19.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,400
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $266,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
8.4% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+91%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(284)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(8)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score8.3%(25)
Diversity Score
8
+421%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+50%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2011
from 47.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.9%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
46.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 98.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar Rock, North Carolina?

Cedar Rock, North Carolina has about 301 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cedar Rock, North Carolina earns about $70,417 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 $307,400.

How educated are people in Cedar Rock, North Carolina?

About 43.0% 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 1.8% 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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