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Fruitland

North Carolina · 2,398 residents · 8.046 sq mi
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Fruitland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,025. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $133,100. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,398
−1%since 2023
from 2,417 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
298 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 300 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.7
+1%since 2023
from 53.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K201020202024Fruitland
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,025
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $46,113 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,187
−3%since 2023
from $30,132 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
−3%since 2023
from 0.435 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.2%
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%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $136,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$906
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $798 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 73.0% in 2023
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−6%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
21
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(1,919)
Black1.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(404)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(63)
Diversity Score42.6%(1,030)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(1,941)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(373)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(73)
Diversity Score40%(958)
Diversity Score
40
−6%since 2023
from 43 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 81.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+12%since 2023
from 20.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% 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
3.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
Female
52.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
Foreign born
7.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 86.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fruitland, North Carolina?

Fruitland, North Carolina has about 2,398 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fruitland, North Carolina earns about $48,025 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fruitland, North Carolina expensive?

In Fruitland, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $133,100, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in Fruitland, North Carolina?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fruitland, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fruitland, North Carolina?

About 15.6% of people in Fruitland, 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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