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Chimney Rock

North Carolina · 140 residents · 3.358 sq mi
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Chimney Rock has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $221,900. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
140
−20%since 2000
from 175 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
42 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.5
+43%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
53981441902352000201020202024Chimney Rock
2024122
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,922
+139%since 2000
from $17,142 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance21.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services21.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.4%
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%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,297
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
3.9
−3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.3%(14)
Diversity Score28.6%(40)
Diversity Score
29
+191%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
−24%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−32.8 ptssince 2011
from 34.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.4%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
69.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 72.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chimney Rock, North Carolina?

Chimney Rock, North Carolina has about 140 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chimney Rock, North Carolina earns about $56,250 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 $221,900, and the typical rent is about $1,297 a month.

How educated are people in Chimney Rock, North Carolina?

About 26.8% 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 9.8% of people in Chimney Rock, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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