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Colerain

North Carolina · 217 residents · 0.263 sq mi
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Colerain has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,722. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,900. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
217
−2%since 2000
from 221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
825 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 840 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+6%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
971572162753351990201020202024Colerain
2024239
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,722
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,281 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,040
+43%since 2000
from $24,573 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
17.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(177)
Black17.5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score37.8%(82)
Diversity Score
38
+133%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+7%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colerain, North Carolina?

Colerain, North Carolina has about 217 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Colerain, North Carolina earns about $64,722 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 $115,900, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Colerain, North Carolina?

About 17.1% 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 11.5% 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 100 residents, a change of about 85 percent over that period.

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

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