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Dillsboro

North Carolina · 213 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 $48,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $174,100. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
213
+4%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
446 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 429 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
−2%since 2000
from 47.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
571292002713431990201020202024Dillsboro
2024195
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,000
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,304
+104%since 2000
from $14,365 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
50.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
49.6% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(168)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(16)
Asian2.3%(5)
Other16%(34)
Diversity Score51.1%(109)
Diversity Score
51
+286%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.7%
+31.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.1%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+170%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.1%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dillsboro, North Carolina?

Dillsboro, North Carolina has about 213 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dillsboro, North Carolina earns about $48,000 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 $174,100.

How educated are people in Dillsboro, North Carolina?

About 52.7% 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 11.2% 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 132 residents, a change of about 163 percent over that period.

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

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