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Hiddenite

North Carolina · 536 residents · 1.59 sq mi
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Hiddenite has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,531. Population has fallen 40% since 2011, a loss of 361 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,200. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 62% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
536
−40%vs 2011
vs 897 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
337 / sq mi
−40%vs 2011
vs 564 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
−6%vs 2011
vs 46.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1663805948081K201020202024Hiddenite
2024290
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,531
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $14,875 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$17,750
+17%vs 2011
vs $15,135 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
−12%vs 2011
vs 0.593 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $72,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−45.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.2% in 2011
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
−21.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.6%
+29.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
−29%vs 2011
vs 4.9 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(734)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(163)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.2%(333)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92%(493)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17%(91)
Diversity Score
17
−54%vs 2011
vs 37 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.0%
−7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
−6%vs 2011
vs 37.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
40.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
55.9%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
33.0%
+14.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.6%
+7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.3%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.7% in 2011
Female
70.7%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hiddenite, North Carolina?

Hiddenite, North Carolina has about 536 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hiddenite, North Carolina earns about $17,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hiddenite, North Carolina expensive?

In Hiddenite, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $61,200.

How educated are people in Hiddenite, North Carolina?

About 7.1% 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 12.1% of people in Hiddenite, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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