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Hiddenite

North Carolina · 290 residents · 1.59 sq mi
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Population has grown 22% since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
94% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
290
+22%since 2023
from 237 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
182 / sq mi
+22%since 2023
from 149 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+6%since 2023
from 43.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1663805948081K201020202024Hiddenite
2024290
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$47,510
−9%since 2023
from $52,392 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.6%
−17.5 ptssince 2023
from 82.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
+35%since 2023
from 0.262 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade40.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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
93.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 83.0% in 2023
6.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(237)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 73.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
59.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 63.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
40.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.3%
−15.3 ptssince 2023
from 57.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.3% in 2023
Female
32.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
26.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.5%
−28.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hiddenite, North Carolina?

Hiddenite, North Carolina has about 290 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Hiddenite, North Carolina?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hiddenite, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hiddenite, North Carolina?

About 28.2% of people in Hiddenite, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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