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Green Level

North Carolina · 3,152 residents · 1.501 sq mi
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Green Level has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,938. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $93,600. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,152
+54%since 2000
from 2,042 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
2,100 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 1,360 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+1%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K2000201020202024Green Level
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,938
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,793 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,249
+31%since 2000
from $12,403 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$712
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+33%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.4%(233)
Black73%(1,490)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(275)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.4%(1,069)
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.2%(416)
Black46.3%(1,459)
Hispanic / Latino35.9%(1,130)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other0.3%(9)
Diversity Score76.3%(2,405)
Diversity Score
76
+46%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+102%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−19.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
16.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.7%
−54.9 ptssince 2013
from 72.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green Level, North Carolina?

Green Level, North Carolina has about 3,152 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Green Level, North Carolina?

The typical household in Green Level, North Carolina earns about $33,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Green Level, North Carolina expensive?

In Green Level, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $93,600, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Green Level, North Carolina?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Green Level, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Green Level, North Carolina?

About 20.7% of people in Green Level, 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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