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Hassell

North Carolina · 49 residents · 0.266 sq mi
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Hassell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,250. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 23 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 71% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49
−32%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
184 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
−5%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
83256811051990201020202024Hassell
202445
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,250
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,238
+14%since 2000
from $12,498 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade50%
US avg: 10%
Information50%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$580
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−31.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
50.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.4%(11)
Black67.3%(33)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.3%(26)
Diversity Score
53
−9%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
26.5%
−41.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
17.6%
−17.4 ptssince 2011
from 35.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
64.7%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hassell, North Carolina?

Hassell, North Carolina has about 49 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hassell, North Carolina earns about $16,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hassell, North Carolina expensive?

In Hassell, North Carolina, the typical rent is about $580 a month.

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 8.8% 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 48 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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

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