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Dobbins Heights

North Carolina · 866 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 $15,441. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $35,600. The poverty rate of 41.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 66% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
866
−7%since 2000
from 936 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
981 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,060 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+17%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5026778521K1K1990201020202024Dobbins Heights
2024560
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,441
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,193 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,675
−20%since 2000
from $12,050 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,600
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$441
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.3%
−48.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
42.8% rent
Vacancy rate
36.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.4%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+37%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(127)
Black83.3%(780)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.2%(301)
2010
White, non-Hispanic10.5%(91)
Black84.2%(729)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(14)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other1.8%(16)
Diversity Score32.2%(278)
Diversity Score
32
Unchangedsince 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.3 min
+141%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
36.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.3%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dobbins Heights, North Carolina?

Dobbins Heights, North Carolina has about 866 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dobbins Heights, North Carolina earns about $15,441 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 $35,600, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Dobbins Heights, North Carolina?

About 4.4% 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 41.7% 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 278 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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