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Fearrington

North Carolina · 2,339 residents · 1.786 sq mi
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Fearrington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,655. Population has declined 10% since 2011. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $315,200. With a median age of 72.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 64% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 72.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,339
−10%vs 2011
vs 2,599 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,310 / sq mi
−10%vs 2011
vs 1,455 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
72.3
−1%vs 2011
vs 73.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,655
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $78,826 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,572
+6%vs 2011
vs $52,666 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+13%vs 2011
vs 0.368 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$315,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $320,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,663
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,583 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−34.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.5% in 2011
19.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+4%vs 2011
vs 4.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,560)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.3%(35)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(96)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,268)
Black0.9%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(25)
Asian0.6%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(146)
Diversity Score
6
+68%vs 2011
vs 4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.4%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 98.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
41.2%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 37.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.8%
+14.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
19.4%
−9.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+10.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
77.4%
+8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.7% in 2011
Female
56.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.3% in 2011
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fearrington, North Carolina?

Fearrington, North Carolina has about 2,339 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fearrington, North Carolina earns about $74,655 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fearrington, North Carolina expensive?

In Fearrington, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $315,200, and the typical rent is about $1,663 a month.

How educated are people in Fearrington, North Carolina?

About 82.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fearrington, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fearrington, North Carolina?

About 4.1% of people in Fearrington, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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