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Haw River

North Carolina · 2,298 residents · 2.935 sq mi
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Haw River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,649. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,298
+20%since 2000
from 1,908 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
783 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+1%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Haw River
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,649
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,859 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,055
+20%since 2000
from $15,853 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−13%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(1,632)
Black6.2%(119)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(129)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.5%(582)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(1,662)
Black9.1%(209)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(369)
Asian0.9%(21)
Other2%(46)
Diversity Score55.8%(1,283)
Diversity Score
56
+83%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+60%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Haw River, North Carolina?

Haw River, North Carolina has about 2,298 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Haw River, North Carolina?

The typical household in Haw River, North Carolina earns about $36,649 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Haw River, North Carolina expensive?

In Haw River, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $89,600, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Haw River, North Carolina?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Haw River, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Haw River, North Carolina?

About 11.6% of people in Haw River, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Haw River, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Haw River, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 443 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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