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Dudley

North Carolina · 2,305 residents · 2.76 sq mi
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Dudley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,050. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $90,000. At a median age of 24.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,305
−1%since 2023
from 2,320 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
835 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 841 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
24.0
−13%since 2023
from 27.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
6771K2K2K2K20202024Dudley
20242K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 516.4%(377)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.8%(202)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411.2%(259)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192%(46)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2411.9%(275)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.5%(149)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.1%(302)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.5%(311)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 644.8%(110)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.9%(228)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840.5%(12)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(34)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,050
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $46,389 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,211
−7%since 2023
from $23,967 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.539
+8%since 2023
from 0.500 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration20.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $100,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $728 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+16.6 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−1%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(33)
Black42.1%(977)
Hispanic / Latino54.3%(1,260)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(50)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.8%(19)
Black41.6%(958)
Hispanic / Latino55.6%(1,281)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(47)
Diversity Score
65
−2%since 2023
from 66 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican28.8%(663)
Honduran13.4%(308)
Guatemalan12.6%(291)
Salvadoran0.8%(19)
Ancestry
American43.2%(996)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Central American population · Largest Honduran population · Largest Guatemalan population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
45.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+5%since 2023
from 25.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
Female
45.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
Foreign born
32.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 31.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.6%
−13.1 ptssince 2023
from 82.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
52.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40%(269)
Married52.4%(352)
Widowed3.9%(26)
Divorced3.7%(25)
Women 15+
Never married29.2%(232)
Married60.9%(484)
Widowed2.5%(20)
Divorced7.4%(59)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dudley, North Carolina?

Dudley, North Carolina has about 2,305 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dudley, North Carolina earns about $42,050 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dudley, North Carolina expensive?

In Dudley, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $90,000, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Dudley, North Carolina?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Dudley, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dudley, North Carolina?

About 35.3% of people in Dudley, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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