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Grantsboro

North Carolina · 688 residents · 3.854 sq mi
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Grantsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,342. Population has fallen 17% since 2009, a loss of 141 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $101,300. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
688
−17%since 2009
from 829 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
179 / sq mi
−17%since 2009
from 215 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+1%since 2009
from 42.1 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
494596698799901200920202024Grantsboro
2024645
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,342
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $39,948 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,062
+15%since 2009
from $19,143 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $84,600 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$523
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $620 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.4%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+22%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(727)
Black12.1%(100)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score27%(224)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(565)
Black9.7%(67)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(39)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score36.6%(252)
Diversity Score
37
+35%since 2009
from 27 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Female
39.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.0%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grantsboro, North Carolina?

Grantsboro, North Carolina has about 688 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Grantsboro, North Carolina earns about $39,342 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 $101,300, and the typical rent is about $523 a month.

How educated are people in Grantsboro, North Carolina?

About 8.6% 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 6.7% of people in Grantsboro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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