CITY · 2020 ACS
Gerton
North Carolina · 290 residents · 3.72 sq mi
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Population has declined 4% since 2019. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $237,000. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.
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Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% 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
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024110
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 21.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade69.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$237,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $218,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(303)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(273)
Black1.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.8%(23)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Gerton, North Carolina?
Gerton, North Carolina has about 290 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
Is Gerton, North Carolina expensive?
In Gerton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $237,000.
How educated are people in Gerton, North Carolina?
About 47.9% 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 9.3% of people in Gerton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
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North CarolinaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024