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Hiddenite

North Carolina · 507 residents · 1.59 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 91% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $112,500. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 36.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
507
+91%since 2019
from 266 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
319 / sq mi
+91%since 2019
from 167 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
51.5
+19%since 2019
from 43.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1663805948081K201020202024Hiddenite
2024290
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,456
−5%since 2019
from $18,297 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 12.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.3%
+23.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade32.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $113,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$695
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+21.9 ptssince 2019
from 53.8% in 2019
24.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino31.6%(84)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54%(144)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(437)
Black4.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.9%(116)
Diversity Score
23
−58%since 2019
from 54 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
54.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2019
from 65.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.7 min
+160%since 2019
from 19.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−27.7 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
44.6%
+17.4 ptssince 2019
from 27.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2019
from 55.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2019
from 54.5% in 2019
Female
33.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2019
from 45.5% in 2019
Foreign born
8.8%
−22.8 ptssince 2019
from 31.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−16.8 ptssince 2019
from 26.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hiddenite, North Carolina?

Hiddenite, North Carolina has about 507 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Hiddenite, North Carolina expensive?

In Hiddenite, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $112,500, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Hiddenite, North Carolina?

About 0.0% 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 36.3% of people in Hiddenite, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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