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Hassell

North Carolina · 47 residents (2025 est.) · 0.266 sq mi
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Hassell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,667. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 71.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 71.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45
−38%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
169 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
71.3
+56%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:47 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
83256811051990201020202024Hassell
202445
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,667
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,540
−16%since 2000
from $12,498 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.141
−71%since 2010
from 0.493 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information50%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
0.0%
−81.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.1%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
+75.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.5%(27)
Black62.5%(45)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.6%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.7%(3)
Black77.8%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.6%(7)
Diversity Score45.8%(21)
Diversity Score
46
−22%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−18.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
32.4%
−35.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
50.0%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
15.8%
−19.2 ptssince 2011
from 35.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
50.0%
+32.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.1%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
68.9%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
57.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2012
from 37.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.6%
−64.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
40.0%
−23.6 ptssince 2017
from 63.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hassell, North Carolina?

Hassell, North Carolina has about 45 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hassell, North Carolina earns about $21,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Hassell, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hassell, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hassell, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Hassell, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hassell, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Hassell, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 52 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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

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