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Foscoe

North Carolina · 1,226 residents · 5.784 sq mi
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Foscoe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,243. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $325,800. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,226
−2%since 2023
from 1,257 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
212 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 217 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.0
−2%since 2023
from 54.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024Foscoe
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,243
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $44,367 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,943
−6%since 2023
from $29,656 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+14%since 2023
from 0.351 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$325,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $302,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$928
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $683 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2023
from 61.5% in 2023
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
64.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
−3%since 2023
from 6.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89%(1,119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(118)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(20)
Diversity Score24.8%(312)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(1,093)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(102)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(31)
Diversity Score24.7%(303)
Diversity Score
25
Unchangedsince 2023
from 25 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 86.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
−14%since 2023
from 27.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 89.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 61.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 39.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
Female
59.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 93.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Foscoe, North Carolina?

Foscoe, North Carolina has about 1,226 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Foscoe, North Carolina earns about $49,243 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Foscoe, North Carolina expensive?

In Foscoe, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $325,800, and the typical rent is about $928 a month.

How educated are people in Foscoe, North Carolina?

About 39.9% of adults age 25 and over in Foscoe, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Foscoe, North Carolina?

About 22.3% of people in Foscoe, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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