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Edneyville

North Carolina · 2,716 residents · 10.739 sq mi
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Edneyville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,818. 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 $286,400. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,716
+1%since 2023
from 2,698 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
253 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 251 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
+12%since 2023
from 33.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K201020202024Edneyville
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,818
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $59,349 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,126
+5%since 2023
from $27,632 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−1%since 2023
from 0.391 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$286,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $283,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$836
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $854 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
45.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 31.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+11%since 2023
from 4.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(2,183)
Black3%(82)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(374)
Asian1.3%(34)
Other0.9%(25)
Diversity Score40.6%(1,096)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75%(2,038)
Black1.8%(48)
Hispanic / Latino21%(570)
Asian1.1%(30)
Other1.1%(30)
Diversity Score49%(1,332)
Diversity Score
49
+21%since 2023
from 41 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
−2%since 2023
from 26.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 78.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% 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
8.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 72.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
Female
46.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
Foreign born
12.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edneyville, North Carolina?

Edneyville, North Carolina has about 2,716 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Edneyville, North Carolina earns about $53,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edneyville, North Carolina expensive?

In Edneyville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $286,400, and the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in Edneyville, North Carolina?

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

What is the poverty rate in Edneyville, North Carolina?

About 22.3% of people in Edneyville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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