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Grandfather

North Carolina · 97 residents (2025 est.) · 1.549 sq mi
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Grandfather is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $191,875. Population has fallen 44% since 2023, a loss of 11 residents. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,312,500. With a median age of 75.7, 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 75.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% 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

14
−44%since 2023
from 25 in 2023
2020 – 2025
9 / sq mi
−44%since 2023
from 16 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
75.7
+3%since 2023
from 73.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:97 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 20202024
630547910320202024Grandfather
202414
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$191,875
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $195,625 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$96,007
−36%since 2023
from $150,180 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.177
−53%since 2023
from 0.374 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Section 03

Housing

$1,312,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,208,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
98.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 97.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
12.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
6.8
+11%since 2023
from 6.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(14)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

71.4%
−16.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
35.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 32.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Section 08

People & community

42.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
57.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
42.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
35.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Grandfather, North Carolina?

Grandfather, North Carolina has about 14 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grandfather, North Carolina earns about $191,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grandfather, North Carolina expensive?

In Grandfather, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $1,312,500.

How educated are people in Grandfather, North Carolina?

About 71.4% of adults age 25 and over in Grandfather, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grandfather, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Grandfather, 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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