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Germanton

North Carolina · 790 residents · 1.751 sq mi
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Germanton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,804. Population has fallen 17% since 2019, a loss of 165 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $139,600. With a median age of 52.4, 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 52.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
790
−17%since 2019
from 955 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
451 / sq mi
−17%since 2019
from 545 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
52.4
−5%since 2019
from 55.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6627788941K1K201020202024Germanton
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,804
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $47,961 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,694
+1%since 2019
from $25,559 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 24.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade39.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $115,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2019
from 95.8% in 2019
15.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+4%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(955)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(667)
Black3.7%(29)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(40)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.9%(181)
Diversity Score
23
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 16.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2019
from 84.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
−2%since 2019
from 33.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.0%
−24.7 ptssince 2019
from 80.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 29.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.8% in 2019
Female
45.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Germanton, North Carolina?

Germanton, North Carolina has about 790 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Germanton, North Carolina earns about $55,804 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Germanton, North Carolina expensive?

In Germanton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $139,600.

How educated are people in Germanton, North Carolina?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Germanton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Germanton, North Carolina?

About 6.9% of people in Germanton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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