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Como

North Carolina · 67 residents · 3.145 sq mi
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Como has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,000. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,600. Households here earn about 38% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
67
−14%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
−8%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
55821091351621990201020202024Como
2024123
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$21,521
+36%since 2000
from $15,769 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance28.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical28.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,600
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.9%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
7.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1)
Asian1.5%(1)
Other1.8%(1)
Diversity Score12%(8)
Diversity Score
12
−66%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.6 min
+207%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 81.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.4%
−64.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Como, North Carolina?

Como, North Carolina has about 67 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Como, North Carolina earns about $35,000 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 $75,600.

How educated are people in Como, North Carolina?

About 6.3% 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 19.3% of people in Como, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Como, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Como, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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