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Cricket

North Carolina · 2,053 residents · 3.537 sq mi
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Cricket has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,017. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,900. Households here earn about 31% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,053
+1%since 1990
from 2,033 in 1990
1990 – 2024
580 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 575 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
+7%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Cricket
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,017
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,506 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,989
+37%since 1990
from $9,494 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.4%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$406
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $298 in 1990
US average: $602
70.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
29.6% rent
2.4
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(2,021)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(59)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(1,771)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(263)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score29%(595)
29
+896%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
53.6%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 48.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 0.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
+7%since 1990
from 13.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cricket, North Carolina?

Cricket, North Carolina has about 2,053 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Cricket, North Carolina earns about $27,017 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cricket, North Carolina expensive?

In Cricket, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $64,900, and the typical rent is about $406 a month.

How educated are people in Cricket, North Carolina?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cricket, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cricket, North Carolina?

About 13.4% of people in Cricket, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cricket, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Cricket, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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