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Elrod

North Carolina · 391 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 $21,806. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 9% 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 $49,800. The poverty rate of 45.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
391
−11%since 2000
from 441 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
73 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 83 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+16%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1873615357098832000201020202024Elrod
2024246
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,806
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,320
+12%since 2000
from $10,079 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance18.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services18.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2022
Median gross rent
$664
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
19.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+72%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2021
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.4%(25)
Black14.8%(58)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other91.6%(358)
Diversity Score44.4%(174)
Diversity Score
44
−27%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
−5%since 2000
from 31.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.8%
+24.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.1%
−36.3 ptssince 2011
from 78.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.4%
−60.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.4%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
Female
36.6%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−39.4 ptssince 2013
from 54.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elrod, North Carolina?

Elrod, North Carolina has about 391 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elrod, North Carolina earns about $21,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elrod, North Carolina expensive?

In Elrod, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $49,800, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Elrod, North Carolina?

About 9.3% 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 45.4% 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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