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Chadbourn

North Carolina · 1,856 residents · 2.601 sq mi
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Chadbourn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,965. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,300. The poverty rate of 38.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,856
−13%since 2000
from 2,129 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
714 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 819 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+10%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Chadbourn
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,965
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,539 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,904
−3%since 2000
from $12,290 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.0%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
46.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+124%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(883)
Black53.4%(1,137)
Hispanic / Latino2%(42)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.5%(1,373)
2010
White, non-Hispanic37.4%(694)
Black56.5%(1,048)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(48)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other2.5%(46)
Diversity Score66.5%(1,235)
Diversity Score
67
+3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.7%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
59.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chadbourn, North Carolina?

Chadbourn, North Carolina has about 1,856 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chadbourn, North Carolina?

The typical household in Chadbourn, North Carolina earns about $15,965 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chadbourn, North Carolina expensive?

In Chadbourn, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $73,300, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Chadbourn, North Carolina?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Chadbourn, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chadbourn, North Carolina?

About 38.0% of people in Chadbourn, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chadbourn, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Chadbourn, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 149 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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