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Dobson

North Carolina · 1,586 residents · 2.032 sq mi
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Dobson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,699. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $146,400. The poverty rate of 27.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,586
+9%since 2000
from 1,457 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
781 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 717 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+3%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Dobson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,699
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,765 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,324
−26%since 2000
from $19,346 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,400
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$426
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.0%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
55.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+57%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(1,022)
Black3.7%(54)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(376)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.5%(794)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(1,111)
Black3.7%(58)
Hispanic / Latino24.5%(389)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score54.1%(858)
Diversity Score
54
−1%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+28%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% 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
11.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.1%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
23.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dobson, North Carolina?

Dobson, North Carolina has about 1,586 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dobson, North Carolina earns about $28,699 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dobson, North Carolina expensive?

In Dobson, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $146,400, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Dobson, North Carolina?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Dobson, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dobson, North Carolina?

About 27.8% of people in Dobson, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dobson, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Dobson, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 391 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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