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Como

North Carolina · 91 residents · 3.145 sq mi
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Como has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,472. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,300. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
91
+17%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
−9%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
55821091351621990201020202024Como
2024123
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,472
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$21,652
+37%since 2000
from $15,769 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance21.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical21.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,292
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(80)
Black7.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(3)
Diversity Score27.6%(25)
Diversity Score
28
−21%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+77%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.7%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Como, North Carolina?

Como, North Carolina has about 91 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Como, North Carolina earns about $53,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Como, North Carolina expensive?

In Como, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $86,300, and the typical rent is about $1,292 a month.

How educated are people in Como, North Carolina?

About 7.1% 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 21.7% 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 2 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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