CensusEasy
CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Colerain

North Carolina · 221 residents · 0.263 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Colerain has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,281. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $60,800. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

221
+89%since 1990
from 117 in 1990
1990 – 2025
840 / sq mi
+89%since 1990
from 445 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.8
−16%since 1990
from 55.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
971572162753351990201020202024Colerain
2024239
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,281
+80%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,063 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,573
+64%since 1990
from $14,989 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
−19.5 ptssince 1990
from 23.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$504
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
78.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
21.4% rent
1.8
−32%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Colerain on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(104)
Black11.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score24.7%(29)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(204)
Black2.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score16.2%(36)
16
−34%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.3%
+16.7 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
−5%since 1990
from 24.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Colerain

Head to head

Compare Colerain to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Colerain, North Carolina?

Colerain, North Carolina has about 221 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Colerain, North Carolina earns about $33,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colerain, North Carolina expensive?

In Colerain, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $60,800, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Colerain, North Carolina?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Colerain, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colerain, North Carolina?

About 4.5% of people in Colerain, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colerain, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Colerain, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 104 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →