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Engelhard

North Carolina · 374 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 $19,286. Population has declined 9% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 73.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 66% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
374
−9%since 2019
from 413 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
116 / sq mi
−9%since 2019
from 128 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+148%since 2019
from 18.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
111300490679868201020202024Engelhard
2024174
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,286
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $16,887 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,373
+46%since 2019
from $6,414 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
73.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2019
from 84.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information76.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade23.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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 gross rent
$1,013
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $783 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.7%
+40.6 ptssince 2019
from 19.2% in 2019
40.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(312)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(83)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(18)
Diversity Score48.4%(200)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(196)
Black28.6%(107)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.3%(39)
Diversity Score80.5%(301)
Diversity Score
81
+66%since 2019
from 48 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
47.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2019
from 36.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+67.2 ptssince 2019
from 32.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 45.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+19.9 ptssince 2019
from 31.7% in 2019
Female
48.4%
−19.9 ptssince 2019
from 68.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
56.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2019
from 41.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Engelhard, North Carolina?

Engelhard, North Carolina has about 374 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Engelhard, North Carolina earns about $19,286 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 $1,013 a month.

How educated are people in Engelhard, North Carolina?

About 0.0% 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 73.5% 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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