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Governors Club

North Carolina · 1,787 residents · 2.355 sq mi
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Governors Club is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $235,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $889,500. With a median age of 65.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% 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
1,787
+1%since 2023
from 1,772 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
759 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 752 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
65.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 65.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K20202024Governors Club
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$235,625
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $214,643 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$176,024
+13%since 2023
from $156,397 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
88.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 83.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
−9%since 2023
from 0.496 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing12.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$889,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $908,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
2.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.4%
−14.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
−11%since 2023
from 4.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,607)
Black4.2%(74)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(51)
Asian2.3%(40)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.8%(386)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,638)
Black2.1%(38)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(55)
Asian3.1%(56)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.7%(352)
Diversity Score
20
−10%since 2023
from 22 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 77.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 96.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
50.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+9%since 2023
from 28.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
47.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% 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
8.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
82.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 82.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
Female
50.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
Foreign born
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Governors Club, North Carolina?

Governors Club, North Carolina has about 1,787 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Governors Club, North Carolina?

The typical household in Governors Club, North Carolina earns about $235,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Governors Club, North Carolina expensive?

In Governors Club, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $889,500.

How educated are people in Governors Club, North Carolina?

About 79.4% of adults age 25 and over in Governors Club, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Governors Club, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Governors Club, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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