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Engelhard

North Carolina · 174 residents · 3.229 sq mi
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Engelhard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,673. Population has fallen 24% since 2023, a loss of 56 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 60.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
174
−24%since 2023
from 230 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
54 / sq mi
−24%since 2023
from 71 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
60.8
−4%since 2023
from 63.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
111300490679868201020202024Engelhard
2024174
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,673
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $52,775 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,394
+55%since 2023
from $20,192 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−19.1 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.147
−42%since 2023
from 0.255 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction41.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information24.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$790
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $804 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.9%
−32.2 ptssince 2023
from 66.1% in 2023
66.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.7%
−53.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(172)
Black11.7%(27)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.1%(118)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(131)
Black14.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.2%(87)
Diversity Score
50
−2%since 2023
from 51 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 77.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+3%since 2023
from 35.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 37.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
Female
55.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 86.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Engelhard, North Carolina?

Engelhard, North Carolina has about 174 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Engelhard, North Carolina earns about $50,673 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Engelhard, North Carolina expensive?

In Engelhard, North Carolina, the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in Engelhard, North Carolina?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Engelhard, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Engelhard, North Carolina?

About 16.1% of people in Engelhard, 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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