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Cofield

North Carolina · 267 residents · 3.141 sq mi
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Cofield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,091. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 80 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,500. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
267
−23%since 2000
from 347 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
85 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.6
+20%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2522963403844281990201020202024Cofield
2024300
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,091
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,214 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,672
+92%since 2000
from $11,810 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−35%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.4%(43)
Black80.4%(279)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.5%(123)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.6%(23)
Black86.9%(232)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(12)
Diversity Score32.9%(88)
Diversity Score
33
−7%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+30.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
−12%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 20.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cofield, North Carolina?

Cofield, North Carolina has about 267 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cofield, North Carolina earns about $54,091 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cofield, North Carolina expensive?

In Cofield, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $87,500, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Cofield, North Carolina?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cofield, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cofield, North Carolina?

About 21.9% of people in Cofield, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cofield, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Cofield, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 130 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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