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Ellenboro

North Carolina · 873 residents · 1.265 sq mi
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Ellenboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,071. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 82% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,300. The poverty rate of 28.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
873
+82%since 2000
from 479 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
690 / sq mi
+82%since 2000
from 379 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
−9%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3956479001K1K1990201020202024Ellenboro
2024901
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,071
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,429 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,106
−2%since 2000
from $16,472 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services8.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−35.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+40%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(391)
Black16.9%(81)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score37%(177)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(691)
Black16.7%(146)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(17)
Diversity Score42.9%(374)
Diversity Score
43
+16%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.3%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellenboro, North Carolina?

Ellenboro, North Carolina has about 873 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ellenboro, North Carolina earns about $26,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ellenboro, North Carolina expensive?

In Ellenboro, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $65,300, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Ellenboro, North Carolina?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ellenboro, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ellenboro, North Carolina?

About 28.3% of people in Ellenboro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ellenboro, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Ellenboro, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 368 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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

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