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Dobson

North Carolina · 1,462 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 $46,957. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $126,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,462
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,457 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
719 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 717 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+22%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Dobson
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,957
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,765 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,955
+39%since 2000
from $19,346 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.6%
US avg: 10%
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$653
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
49.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(1,062)
Black4.4%(64)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(257)
Asian2.1%(30)
Other1.5%(21)
Diversity Score52.1%(762)
Diversity Score
52
−4%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+26.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dobson, North Carolina?

Dobson, North Carolina has about 1,462 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dobson, North Carolina earns about $46,957 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 $126,600, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in Dobson, North Carolina?

About 23.3% 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 13.4% 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 267 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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