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Gerton

North Carolina · 254 residents · 3.72 sq mi
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Gerton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $140,600. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
254
+5%vs 2011
vs 243 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
68 / sq mi
+5%vs 2011
vs 65 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.8
+1%vs 2011
vs 47.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
91149207264322201020202024Gerton
2024110
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,417
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $21,979 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2019
Per capita income
$40,757
−16%vs 2011
vs $48,469 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
−9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.3%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.653
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.688 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,600
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $229,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−38.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.8% in 2011
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
31.5%
−26.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−13.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.6%
+27.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
−57%vs 2011
vs 10.4 in 2011
2010 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(242)
Black2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(17)
Diversity Score
7
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.9%
+6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
−4%vs 2011
vs 27.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+18.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.5%
−18.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.7%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.9%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.4% in 2011
Female
51.5%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.4%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gerton, North Carolina?

Gerton, North Carolina has about 254 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gerton, North Carolina earns about $31,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gerton, North Carolina expensive?

In Gerton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $140,600.

How educated are people in Gerton, North Carolina?

About 49.2% 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 33.3% of people in Gerton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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