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Governors

North Carolina · 1,512 residents · 0.445 sq mi
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Governors is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,250. Population has fallen 15% since 2021, a loss of 272 residents. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $424,800. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 141% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
79% 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

1,512
−15%vs 2021
vs 1,784 in 2021
2020 – 2024
3,398 / sq mi
−15%vs 2021
vs 4,009 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
48.8
+3%vs 2021
vs 47.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$136,250
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $148,482 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$82,681
+8%vs 2021
vs $76,778 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 80.7% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
14.2%
+13.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food16.7%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$424,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $424,200 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,658
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,498 in 2021
US average: $1,124
56.7%
−21.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 77.7% in 2021
43.3% rent
3.1
+9%vs 2021
vs 2.9 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(1,365)
Black1.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.3%(41)
Other19.7%(352)
Diversity Score46.9%(836)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(1,215)
Black5%(76)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(70)
Asian4.2%(64)
Other3.2%(48)
Diversity Score39%(589)
39
−17%vs 2021
vs 47 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

79.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 80.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
−7.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 99.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
34.9%
+5.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 29.5% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
+8%vs 2021
vs 18.7 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
77.0%
+13.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.1% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
2.7%
−2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.8% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.2%
+8.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
74.4%
+5.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
92.3%
+18.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

55.5%
+6.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.3% in 2021
44.5%
−6.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.7% in 2021
12.8%
+1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.1% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
6.8%
+5.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.2% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Governors, North Carolina?

Governors, North Carolina has about 1,512 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Governors, North Carolina earns about $136,250 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 $424,800, and the typical rent is about $1,658 a month.

How educated are people in Governors, North Carolina?

About 79.4% 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 14.2% 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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