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Five Points

North Carolina · 940 residents · 8.28 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 634 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $344,100. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
940
+207%since 2000
from 306 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
114 / sq mi
+207%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.2
+57%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2154897641K1K2000201020202024Five Points
2024940
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$34,304
+131%since 2000
from $14,872 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+43.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
+46%since 2010
from 0.347 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$344,100
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
13.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.0%
−66.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(172)
Black35%(107)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.4%(194)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.5%(381)
Black37.3%(351)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(59)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.9%(149)
Diversity Score83.4%(784)
Diversity Score
83
+31%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+44.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.0%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.1%
−17.2 ptssince 2011
from 35.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.5%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
23.7%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 32.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.7%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+24.5 ptssince 2017
from 72.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Five Points, North Carolina?

Five Points, North Carolina has about 940 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Five Points, North Carolina expensive?

In Five Points, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $344,100.

How educated are people in Five Points, North Carolina?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Five Points, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Five Points, North Carolina?

About 21.7% of people in Five Points, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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