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Governors

North Carolina · 2,295 residents · 0.445 sq mi
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Governors is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,857. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $602,100. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 74% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% 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
2,295
+7%since 2023
from 2,148 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,157 / sq mi
+7%since 2023
from 4,827 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−12%since 2023
from 42.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K20202024Governors
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,857
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $124,857 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,778
−2%since 2023
from $70,147 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
+4%since 2023
from 0.456 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food9.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$602,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $565,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,779
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,779 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 60.7% in 2023
39.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+6%since 2023
from 4.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(1,601)
Black5.7%(123)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0.9%(19)
Other18.2%(391)
Diversity Score51%(1,095)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(1,643)
Black10.1%(232)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(13)
Asian1.1%(25)
Other16.6%(382)
Diversity Score56.2%(1,289)
Diversity Score
56
+10%since 2023
from 51 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 73.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 99.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
−18%since 2023
from 20.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 61.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 38.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 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
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 64.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 66.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
Female
50.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
Foreign born
4.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Governors, North Carolina?

Governors, North Carolina has about 2,295 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Governors, North Carolina earns about $125,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Governors, North Carolina expensive?

In Governors, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $602,100, and the typical rent is about $1,779 a month.

How educated are people in Governors, North Carolina?

About 75.5% of adults age 25 and over in Governors, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Governors, North Carolina?

About 15.0% of people in Governors, 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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