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Elroy

North Carolina · 3,755 residents · 6.535 sq mi
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Elroy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,208. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
3,755
−4%since 2000
from 3,896 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
575 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 596 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+6%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Elroy
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,208
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,876
+27%since 2000
from $17,197 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$805
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+11%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(2,674)
Black21%(817)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(268)
Asian1.8%(71)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.7%(2,249)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(1,828)
Black22.8%(857)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(796)
Asian2%(74)
Other1.8%(69)
Diversity Score80.1%(3,007)
Diversity Score
80
+39%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+31%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elroy, North Carolina?

Elroy, North Carolina has about 3,755 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Elroy, North Carolina earns about $49,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elroy, North Carolina expensive?

In Elroy, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $95,100, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in Elroy, North Carolina?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Elroy, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elroy, North Carolina?

About 17.4% of people in Elroy, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elroy, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Elroy, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 268 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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