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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Enfield

North Carolina · 2,347 residents · 1.301 sq mi
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Enfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,762. Population has fallen 24% since 1990, a loss of 732 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $56,700. The poverty rate of 34.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,347
−24%since 1990
from 3,079 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,804 / sq mi
−24%since 1990
from 2,367 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+12%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Enfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,762
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,765 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,033
+65%since 1990
from $7,290 in 1990
US average: $21,522
34.1%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 30.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$431
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $290 in 1990
US average: $602
46.4%
−7.4 ptssince 1990
from 53.8% in 1990
53.6% rent
2.9
+35%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic23.3%(718)
Black75.7%(2,332)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(29)
Diversity Score46.5%(1,431)
2000
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(456)
Black78.6%(1,845)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score41.5%(975)
42
−11%since 1990
from 46 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
51.2%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 45.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−18%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Enfield, North Carolina?

Enfield, North Carolina has about 2,347 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Enfield, North Carolina earns about $19,762 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Enfield, North Carolina expensive?

In Enfield, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $56,700, and the typical rent is about $431 a month.

How educated are people in Enfield, North Carolina?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Enfield, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Enfield, North Carolina?

About 34.1% of people in Enfield, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Enfield, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Enfield, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 732 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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