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Gerton

North Carolina · 110 residents · 3.72 sq mi
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Population has fallen 44% since 2023, a loss of 86 residents. Median home value is $414,800. With a median age of 70.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 70.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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
110
−44%since 2023
from 196 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
30 / sq mi
−44%since 2023
from 53 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
70.1
+20%since 2023
from 58.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
91149207264322201020202024Gerton
2024110
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$174,282
+86%since 2023
from $93,487 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.733
+9%since 2023
from 0.670 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade56.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing43.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing43.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$414,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $349,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
57.4%
+20.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(196)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
27.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
Female
51.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 73.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gerton, North Carolina?

Gerton, North Carolina has about 110 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Gerton, North Carolina expensive?

In Gerton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $414,800.

How educated are people in Gerton, North Carolina?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gerton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gerton, North Carolina?

About 21.8% of people in Gerton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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