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Delway

North Carolina · 167 residents · 9.611 sq mi
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Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 103 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 23.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 67.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 23.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
167
−38%since 2000
from 270 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
17 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 28 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
23.4
−14%since 2000
from 27.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
0741472212952000201020202024Delway
2024167
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,785
+40%since 2000
from $11,268 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
67.7%
+60.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
−11%since 2010
from 0.344 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+39.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−64.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(125)
Black21.1%(57)
Hispanic / Latino31.5%(85)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.2%(214)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(128)
Black1.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.4%(76)
Diversity Score
45
−43%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
32.2%
+32.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+23.8 ptssince 2011
from 34.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.5%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
38.9%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2017
from 75.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.4%
−21.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.6%
+21.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delway, North Carolina?

Delway, North Carolina has about 167 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Delway, North Carolina?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Delway, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delway, North Carolina?

About 67.7% of people in Delway, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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