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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dobbins Heights

North Carolina · 936 residents · 0.883 sq mi
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Dobbins Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,193. Population has fallen 18% since 1990, a loss of 208 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $35,700. The poverty rate of 32.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
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

936
−18%since 1990
from 1,144 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,060 / sq mi
−18%since 1990
from 1,296 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.3
−2%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5026778521K1K1990201020202024Dobbins Heights
2024560
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,193
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,448 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,050
+71%since 1990
from $7,052 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 30.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$386
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $239 in 1990
US average: $602
70.0%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.8% in 1990
30.0% rent
1.7
−9%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(156)
Black86%(984)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score31.3%(359)
2000
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(127)
Black83.3%(780)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score32.2%(301)
32
+3%since 1990
from 31 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.8%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.6%
+11.7 ptssince 1990
from 47.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dobbins Heights, North Carolina?

Dobbins Heights, North Carolina has about 936 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dobbins Heights, North Carolina?

The typical household in Dobbins Heights, North Carolina earns about $21,193 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dobbins Heights, North Carolina expensive?

In Dobbins Heights, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $35,700, and the typical rent is about $386 a month.

How educated are people in Dobbins Heights, North Carolina?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Dobbins Heights, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dobbins Heights, North Carolina?

About 32.6% of people in Dobbins Heights, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dobbins Heights, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Dobbins Heights, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 208 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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