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Dillsboro

North Carolina · 217 residents (2025 est.) · 0.478 sq mi
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Dillsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,516. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $270,300. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
195
−5%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
408 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 429 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
−6%since 2000
from 47.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:217 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
571292002713431990201020202024Dillsboro
2024195
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,516
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,008
+172%since 2000
from $14,365 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
−27%since 2010
from 0.564 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$270,300
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,026
+187%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
58.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
−2%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(188)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian3.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(132)
Black7.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.4%(34)
Diversity Score62.5%(122)
Diversity Score
63
+372%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+27.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+68%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 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
4.4%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.2%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
−51.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
59.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.0%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2012
from 24.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2017
from 72.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dillsboro, North Carolina?

Dillsboro, North Carolina has about 195 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dillsboro, North Carolina earns about $58,516 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dillsboro, North Carolina expensive?

In Dillsboro, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $270,300, and the typical rent is about $1,026 a month.

How educated are people in Dillsboro, North Carolina?

About 28.5% of adults age 25 and over in Dillsboro, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dillsboro, North Carolina?

About 16.5% of people in Dillsboro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dillsboro, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Dillsboro, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 114 residents, a change of about 141 percent over that period.

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