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Earl

North Carolina · 198 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 $36,951. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 36 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,000. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
198
−15%since 2000
from 234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
230 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+43%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1682222773313851990201020202024Earl
2024309
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,951
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,227
+25%since 2000
from $17,016 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services0.7%
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%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+66%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(197)
Black12%(28)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.2%(75)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(155)
Black10.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(4)
Diversity Score39.6%(78)
Diversity Score
40
+23%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+1%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
41.0%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 20.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−49.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 75.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Earl, North Carolina?

Earl, North Carolina has about 198 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Earl, North Carolina earns about $36,951 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 $132,000, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Earl, North Carolina?

About 3.5% 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 23.2% 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 37 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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