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Gamewell

North Carolina · 3,702 residents · 8.107 sq mi
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Gamewell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $107,800. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,702
+2%since 2000
from 3,644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
457 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 449 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+16%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Gamewell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,667
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,225 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,081
+40%since 2000
from $16,536 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade35.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+5%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(3,413)
Black3.9%(143)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(50)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(476)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(3,142)
Black5.4%(199)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(162)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other1.2%(46)
Diversity Score27.2%(1,008)
Diversity Score
27
+109%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+165%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.8%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−62.2 ptssince 2013
from 74.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gamewell, North Carolina?

Gamewell, North Carolina has about 3,702 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gamewell, North Carolina earns about $53,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gamewell, North Carolina expensive?

In Gamewell, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $107,800, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Gamewell, North Carolina?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gamewell, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gamewell, North Carolina?

About 11.0% of people in Gamewell, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gamewell, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Gamewell, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 345 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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