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Faith

North Carolina · 819 residents · 1.048 sq mi
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Faith is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,417. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $192,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.4% of residents. Households here earn about 83% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
819
+18%since 2000
from 695 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
781 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 663 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+13%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5146948731K1K1990201020202024Faith
2024917
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,417
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,121
+115%since 2000
from $18,207 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.4%
+38.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade17.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
17.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−18%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(665)
Black3.2%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(59)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(746)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(28)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.5%(86)
Diversity Score
10
+25%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+104%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.6%
+23.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Faith, North Carolina?

Faith, North Carolina has about 819 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Faith, North Carolina earns about $103,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Faith, North Carolina expensive?

In Faith, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $192,500, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Faith, North Carolina?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in Faith, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Faith, North Carolina?

About 0.4% of people in Faith, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Faith, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Faith, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 245 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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