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Cramerton

North Carolina · 5,296 residents · 4.645 sq mi
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Cramerton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,927. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 78% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $220,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 55% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,296
+78%since 2000
from 2,976 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,140 / sq mi
+78%since 2000
from 641 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+11%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Cramerton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,927
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,610 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,714
+67%since 2000
from $25,503 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,400
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,035
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $606 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+14%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(2,793)
Black2.4%(70)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(11)
Asian1.9%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(338)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(4,213)
Black8.8%(465)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(221)
Asian3%(160)
Other5%(264)
Diversity Score45.1%(2,389)
Diversity Score
45
+297%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+60%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 75.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.4%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cramerton, North Carolina?

Cramerton, North Carolina has about 5,296 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cramerton, North Carolina earns about $87,927 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cramerton, North Carolina expensive?

In Cramerton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $220,400, and the typical rent is about $1,035 a month.

How educated are people in Cramerton, North Carolina?

About 38.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cramerton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cramerton, North Carolina?

About 3.6% of people in Cramerton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cramerton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Cramerton, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,907 residents, a change of about 122 percent over that period.

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

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