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Etowah

North Carolina · 6,944 residents · 17.668 sq mi
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Etowah has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,148. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,178 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $164,400. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,944
+151%since 2000
from 2,766 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
393 / sq mi
+151%since 2000
from 157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 50.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K7K9K1990201020202024Etowah
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,148
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,480
+22%since 2000
from $20,849 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−34.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
12.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+40%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,655)
Black1.7%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(24)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(212)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(6,302)
Black1.1%(75)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(373)
Asian0.9%(65)
Other3.3%(226)
Diversity Score24.4%(1,692)
Diversity Score
24
+218%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+115%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.7%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.9%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Etowah, North Carolina?

Etowah, North Carolina has about 6,944 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Etowah, North Carolina earns about $45,148 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Etowah, North Carolina expensive?

In Etowah, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $164,400, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Etowah, North Carolina?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Etowah, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Etowah, North Carolina?

About 10.1% of people in Etowah, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Etowah, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Etowah, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,941 residents, a change of about 247 percent over that period.

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

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