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Como

North Carolina · 61 residents (2025 est.) · 3.145 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $106,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
123
+58%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
−13%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:61 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
55821091351621990201020202024Como
2024123
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$51,421
+226%since 2000
from $15,769 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+48%since 2010
from 0.303 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance20.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade19.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services13.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information1.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(65)
Black16.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.7%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(84)
Black9.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other22%(27)
Diversity Score59.5%(73)
Diversity Score
59
+71%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
70.7 min
+356%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 81.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.8%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.4%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
+60.5 ptssince 2017
from 28.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Como, North Carolina?

Como, North Carolina has about 123 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Como, North Carolina expensive?

In Como, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $106,300.

How educated are people in Como, North Carolina?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Como, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Como, North Carolina?

About 1.6% of people in Como, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Como, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Como, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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