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Chimney Rock

North Carolina · 113 residents · 3.358 sq mi
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Chimney Rock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,250. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 62 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $195,800. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
113
−35%since 2000
from 175 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.3
+37%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
53981441902352000201020202024Chimney Rock
2024122
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,250
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,593
+3%since 2000
from $17,142 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services13.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,083
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.2%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
64.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+59%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(17)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(111)
Black0.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(5)
Diversity Score12.1%(14)
Diversity Score
12
+23%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+16%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
18.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.1%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chimney Rock, North Carolina?

Chimney Rock, North Carolina has about 113 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chimney Rock, North Carolina earns about $30,250 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 $195,800, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in Chimney Rock, North Carolina?

About 15.8% 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 21.7% of people in Chimney 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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