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Governors Club

North Carolina · 1,969 residents · 2.355 sq mi
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Governors Club is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $176,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $770,400. With a median age of 64.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 211% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 64.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
76% 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

Total population
1,969
+3%vs 2021
vs 1,917 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
836 / sq mi
+3%vs 2021
vs 814 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
64.6
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 64.7 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K20202024Governors Club
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$176,429
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $195,682 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$109,071
−13%vs 2021
vs $125,546 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.1%
−7.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.1% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+4.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.3% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$770,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $802,600 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,490
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $2,404 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.2% in 2021
7.1% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+6%vs 2021
vs 4.1 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(1,701)
Black4%(77)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(105)
Asian1.8%(34)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26%(498)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(1,593)
Black5.6%(110)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(94)
Asian6.2%(122)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.6%(741)
Diversity Score
38
+45%vs 2021
vs 26 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.2%
+5.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.2% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 96.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
39.8%
+2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.2% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
−16%vs 2021
vs 28.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
+26.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.1% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.9% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
73.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.0% in 2021
Female
53.2%
+4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.0% in 2021
Foreign born
7.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.7% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Governors Club, North Carolina?

Governors Club, North Carolina has about 1,969 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Governors Club, North Carolina earns about $176,429 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 $770,400, and the typical rent is about $1,490 a month.

How educated are people in Governors Club, North Carolina?

About 76.2% 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 10.1% of people in Governors Club, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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