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Godwin

North Carolina · 159 residents (2025 est.) · 0.678 sq mi
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Godwin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,542. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,300. With a median age of 56.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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
203
+81%since 2000
from 112 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
299 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.9
+82%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:159 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
761151551952341990201020202024Godwin
2024203
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,542
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,718
+112%since 2000
from $14,943 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
+42.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
+117%since 2010
from 0.226 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
−57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $850 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.7%
+29.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+66%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67%(75)
Black13.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.1%(63)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.9%(75)
Black61.6%(125)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other1%(2)
Diversity Score60.5%(123)
Diversity Score
61
+8%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 97.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
−18.5 ptssince 2012
from 27.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+30.2 ptssince 2017
from 56.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Godwin, North Carolina?

Godwin, North Carolina has about 203 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Godwin, North Carolina earns about $53,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Godwin, North Carolina expensive?

In Godwin, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $158,300, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Godwin, North Carolina?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Godwin, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Godwin, North Carolina?

About 16.3% of people in Godwin, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Godwin, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Godwin, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 114 residents, a change of about 128 percent over that period.

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