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Elrod

North Carolina · 246 residents · 5.338 sq mi
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Elrod has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,625. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 195 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
246
−44%since 2000
from 441 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
46 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 83 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+27%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1873615357098832000201020202024Elrod
2024246
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,625
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,661
+135%since 2000
from $10,079 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+115%since 2010
from 0.213 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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 gross rent
$776
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−55.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.5%(33)
Black23.6%(104)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.7%(268)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.7%(19)
Black6.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other85.4%(210)
Diversity Score32.6%(80)
Diversity Score
33
−46%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+15%since 2000
from 31.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.8%
−35.6 ptssince 2011
from 78.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.4%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
49.2%
+27.0 ptssince 2012
from 22.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
−45.0 ptssince 2013
from 54.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2017
from 52.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elrod, North Carolina?

Elrod, North Carolina has about 246 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

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

Is Elrod, North Carolina expensive?

In Elrod, North Carolina, the typical rent is about $776 a month.

How educated are people in Elrod, North Carolina?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Elrod, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elrod, North Carolina?

About 26.8% of people in Elrod, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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