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Ellenboro

North Carolina · 723 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 $39,453. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,800. Households here earn about 30% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
723
+51%since 2000
from 479 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
572 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 379 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+4%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3956479001K1K1990201020202024Ellenboro
2024901
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,453
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,310
+11%since 2000
from $16,472 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
37.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(602)
Black10%(72)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(18)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0.6%(5)
Diversity Score31.3%(226)
Diversity Score
31
−16%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
46.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.4%
−63.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellenboro, North Carolina?

Ellenboro, North Carolina has about 723 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ellenboro, North Carolina earns about $39,453 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 $82,800, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Ellenboro, North Carolina?

About 11.6% 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 14.4% 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 218 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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