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Harrellsville

North Carolina · 85 residents · 0.29 sq mi
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Harrellsville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,667. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 17 residents. 8% 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 $153,500. With a median age of 52.5, 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 52.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
85
−17%since 2000
from 102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
293 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.5
+7%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
731101471832201990201020202024Harrellsville
2024196
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,667
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,584
+44%since 2000
from $17,051 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.4%
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
$153,500
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−22.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+34%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(77)
Black24.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.3%(47)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(61)
Black18.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.1%(40)
Diversity Score
47
+2%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+96%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.6%
−57.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harrellsville, North Carolina?

Harrellsville, North Carolina has about 85 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harrellsville, North Carolina earns about $58,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrellsville, North Carolina expensive?

In Harrellsville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $153,500.

How educated are people in Harrellsville, North Carolina?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Harrellsville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrellsville, North Carolina?

About 13.6% of people in Harrellsville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrellsville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrellsville, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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