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Farmville

North Carolina · 4,577 residents (2025 est.) · 3.203 sq mi
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Farmville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,410. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,000. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,514
+5%since 2000
from 4,302 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,409 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
−1%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,577 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Farmville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,410
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,229 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,053
+46%since 2000
from $20,582 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
−3%since 2010
from 0.503 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$815
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+46%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47%(2,022)
Black49.9%(2,148)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(91)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.3%(2,810)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51%(2,301)
Black44.5%(2,007)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(116)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(90)
Diversity Score67.7%(3,055)
Diversity Score
68
+4%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+142%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.8%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2017
from 68.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmville, North Carolina?

Farmville, North Carolina has about 4,514 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Farmville, North Carolina earns about $47,410 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Farmville, North Carolina expensive?

In Farmville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $183,000, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Farmville, North Carolina?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Farmville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farmville, North Carolina?

About 28.1% of people in Farmville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farmville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Farmville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 122 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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