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Harrells

North Carolina · 160 residents · 3.146 sq mi
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Harrells has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,250. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $137,500. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
160
−14%since 2000
from 187 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 59 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+12%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1031652282903521990201020202024Harrells
2024175
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,250
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,653
−23%since 2000
from $34,534 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.2%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
19.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+16%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(100)
Black40.1%(75)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.6%(126)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(83)
Black30%(48)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(5)
Diversity Score74.3%(119)
Diversity Score
74
+10%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+24.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
−12%since 2000
from 30.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.8%
+34.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 16.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.5%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
39.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.4%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrells, North Carolina?

Harrells, North Carolina has about 160 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harrells, North Carolina earns about $58,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrells, North Carolina expensive?

In Harrells, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $137,500, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Harrells, North Carolina?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Harrells, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrells, North Carolina?

About 33.2% of people in Harrells, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrells, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrells, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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