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Enfield

North Carolina · 1,865 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 $21,774. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 482 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $60,500. The poverty rate of 33.5% 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
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,865
−21%since 2000
from 2,347 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,434 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,804 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+20%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Enfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,774
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,762 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,657
+13%since 2000
from $12,033 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,500
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.4% in 2000
55.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−3%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(456)
Black78.6%(1,845)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.5%(975)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.8%(201)
Black84.9%(1,584)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.9%(53)
Diversity Score31.9%(595)
Diversity Score
32
−23%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.3%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+81%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.2%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 22.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 46.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−49.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
58.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.3%
−65.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Enfield, North Carolina?

Enfield, North Carolina has about 1,865 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Enfield, North Carolina earns about $21,774 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 $60,500, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Enfield, North Carolina?

About 6.3% 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 33.5% 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 1,214 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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