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Chimney Rock

North Carolina · 126 residents (2025 est.) · 3.358 sq mi
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Chimney Rock has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,375. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 53 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $477,300. With a median age of 61.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 117%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
122
−30%since 2000
from 175 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
−26%since 2009
from 49 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
61.8
+59%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:126 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
53981441902352000201020202024Chimney Rock
2024122
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.7%(7)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4419.7%(24)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.8%(12)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6432.8%(40)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7421.3%(26)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.8%(12)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,375
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,343
+328%since 2000
from $17,142 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
+33.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
+39%since 2010
from 0.349 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance19%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services19%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$477,300
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,617
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
59.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
+63%since 2009
from 4.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
90
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(122)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2009
from 9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English45.1%(55)
Scottish28.7%(35)
German16.4%(20)
Irish7.4%(9)
American6.6%(8)
Polish5.7%(7)
British1.6%(2)
Serbian0.8%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Scottish population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
−33%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.3%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% 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
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−34.1 ptssince 2011
from 34.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.1%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.2%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
63.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 72.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.6%
+17.7 ptssince 2017
from 80.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married50%(22)
Married50%(22)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married26.9%(21)
Married30.8%(24)
Widowed23.1%(18)
Divorced19.2%(15)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chimney Rock, North Carolina?

Chimney Rock, North Carolina has about 122 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chimney Rock, North Carolina earns about $64,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chimney Rock, North Carolina expensive?

In Chimney Rock, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $477,300, and the typical rent is about $1,617 a month.

How educated are people in Chimney Rock, North Carolina?

About 31.1% of adults age 25 and over in Chimney Rock, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.2% of people in Chimney Rock, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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