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Etowah

North Carolina · 7,642 residents · 17.668 sq mi
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Etowah has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,892. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,876 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $236,500. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,642
+176%since 2000
from 2,766 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
433 / sq mi
+176%since 2000
from 157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.7
+6%since 2000
from 50.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K7K9K1990201020202024Etowah
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,892
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,173
+59%since 2000
from $20,849 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,500
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$824
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
13.2% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(6,547)
Black1.7%(130)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(560)
Asian1%(75)
Other8%(608)
Diversity Score38.2%(2,918)
Diversity Score
38
+398%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+100%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Etowah, North Carolina?

Etowah, North Carolina has about 7,642 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Etowah, North Carolina earns about $64,892 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 $236,500, and the typical rent is about $824 a month.

How educated are people in Etowah, North Carolina?

About 27.2% 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 3.4% 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 5,639 residents, a change of about 282 percent over that period.

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

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