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Earl

North Carolina · 234 residents · 0.861 sq mi
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Earl has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,625. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
234
Unchangedsince 1990
from 235 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
272 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 273 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.0
−6%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1682222773313851990201020202024Earl
2024309
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,625
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,833 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,016
+45%since 1990
from $11,720 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.0%
+13.0 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
27.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+11%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(216)
Black8.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score18.6%(44)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(197)
Black12%(28)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score32.2%(75)
Diversity Score
32
+73%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.6%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
−9%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Earl, North Carolina?

Earl, North Carolina has about 234 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Earl, North Carolina earns about $30,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Earl, North Carolina expensive?

In Earl, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $65,900, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Earl, North Carolina?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Earl, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Earl, North Carolina?

About 10.8% of people in Earl, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Earl, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Earl, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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