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Colerain

North Carolina · 204 residents · 0.263 sq mi
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Colerain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,194. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,800. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
204
−8%since 2000
from 221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
776 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 840 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.0
+5%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
971572162753351990201020202024Colerain
2024239
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,194
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,281 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,823
−7%since 2000
from $24,573 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.3%
−39.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+37%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(204)
Black2.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.2%(36)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(180)
Black6.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.6%(24)
Diversity Score44.2%(90)
Diversity Score
44
+172%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+3%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
13.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.0%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colerain, North Carolina?

Colerain, North Carolina has about 204 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Colerain, North Carolina earns about $38,194 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 $95,800, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Colerain, North Carolina?

About 20.0% 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 14.6% 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 87 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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

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