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Cerro Gordo

North Carolina · 131 residents · 0.79 sq mi
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Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 113 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $159,400. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 30.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
131
−46%since 2000
from 244 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
166 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 309 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+41%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1091752423083741990201020202024Cerro Gordo
2024319
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,067
+45%since 2000
from $12,447 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade30.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,400
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
21.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75%(183)
Black18.4%(45)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(6)
Asian2.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.8%(117)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(95)
Black14.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.4%(58)
Diversity Score
44
−7%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+92%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
Female
61.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.1%
−61.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cerro Gordo, North Carolina?

Cerro Gordo, North Carolina has about 131 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Cerro Gordo, North Carolina expensive?

In Cerro Gordo, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $159,400, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Cerro Gordo, North Carolina?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cerro Gordo, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cerro Gordo, North Carolina?

About 30.4% of people in Cerro Gordo, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cerro Gordo, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Cerro Gordo, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 126 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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

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