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Dobbins Heights

North Carolina · 687 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 $19,583. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 249 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $46,300. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
687
−27%since 2000
from 936 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
778 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 1,060 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+19%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5026778521K1K1990201020202024Dobbins Heights
2024560
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,583
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,193 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,064
+25%since 2000
from $12,050 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$484
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
46.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+40%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.6%(73)
Black79.3%(545)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.2%(22)
Diversity Score37.5%(258)
Diversity Score
38
+17%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
40.9%
+28.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2011
from 35.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.0%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.9%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dobbins Heights, North Carolina?

Dobbins Heights, North Carolina has about 687 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dobbins Heights, North Carolina earns about $19,583 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 $46,300, and the typical rent is about $484 a month.

How educated are people in Dobbins Heights, North Carolina?

About 7.9% 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 30.7% 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 457 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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