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Dillsboro

North Carolina · 232 residents · 0.478 sq mi
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Dillsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $262,500. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 27.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 71% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 135%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
232
+13%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
485 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 429 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
−1%since 2000
from 47.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
571292002713431990201020202024Dillsboro
2024195
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$13,438
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,632
+71%since 2000
from $14,365 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.564
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$262,500
+135%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$408
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $196 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.5%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
51.7% rent
Vacancy rate
37.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
19.5
+315%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(217)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.4%(31)
Diversity Score
13
+1%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.1 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
22.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.8%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.6%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dillsboro, North Carolina?

Dillsboro, North Carolina has about 232 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dillsboro, North Carolina earns about $13,438 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 $262,500, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Dillsboro, North Carolina?

About 30.7% 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 27.8% 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 151 residents, a change of about 186 percent over that period.

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

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