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Grantsboro

North Carolina · 728 residents (2025 est.) · 3.854 sq mi
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Grantsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,583. Population has declined 8% since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $153,800. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% 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
645
−8%since 2023
from 698 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
167 / sq mi
−8%since 2023
from 181 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
49.3
+11%since 2023
from 44.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:728 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
494596698799901200920202024Grantsboro
2024645
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,583
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $62,292 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,406
+3%since 2023
from $30,470 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
+17%since 2023
from 0.394 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $150,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $847 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 84.3% in 2023
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+17%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(479)
Black16.2%(113)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(87)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(19)
Diversity Score60.8%(425)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(446)
Black16%(103)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(34)
Diversity Score60.5%(391)
Diversity Score
61
Unchangedsince 2023
from 61 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+20%since 2023
from 26.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 81.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.4% 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
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
Female
52.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.9% in 2023
Foreign born
7.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grantsboro, North Carolina?

Grantsboro, North Carolina has about 645 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grantsboro, North Carolina earns about $54,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grantsboro, North Carolina expensive?

In Grantsboro, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $153,800, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Grantsboro, North Carolina?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Grantsboro, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grantsboro, North Carolina?

About 24.3% of people in Grantsboro, 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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