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Farmville

North Carolina · 4,461 residents · 3.203 sq mi
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Farmville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,719. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,461
+4%since 2000
from 4,302 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,393 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+4%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Farmville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,719
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,229 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,864
+26%since 2000
from $20,582 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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 home value
$153,900
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
45.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+24%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(2,020)
Black47.2%(2,106)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(166)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other2.5%(114)
Diversity Score70.2%(3,132)
Diversity Score
70
+8%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+178%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmville, North Carolina?

Farmville, North Carolina has about 4,461 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Farmville, North Carolina earns about $46,719 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 $153,900, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Farmville, North Carolina?

About 23.0% 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 19.6% 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 69 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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