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Claremont

North Carolina · 1,692 residents · 2.858 sq mi
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Claremont has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,830. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $159,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
1,692
+63%since 2000
from 1,038 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
592 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 363 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+5%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8731K2K2K2K1990201020202024Claremont
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,830
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,652 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,580
+40%since 2000
from $21,097 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $544 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+24%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(969)
Black2.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3%(31)
Asian0.9%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.6%(152)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(1,376)
Black6.7%(113)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(76)
Asian3.8%(64)
Other3.3%(56)
Diversity Score40.5%(686)
Diversity Score
41
+177%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+63%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Claremont, North Carolina?

Claremont, North Carolina has about 1,692 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Claremont, North Carolina earns about $54,830 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Claremont, North Carolina expensive?

In Claremont, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $159,200, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Claremont, North Carolina?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Claremont, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Claremont, North Carolina?

About 7.2% of people in Claremont, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Claremont, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Claremont, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 712 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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