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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

High Shoals

North Carolina · 614 residents · 2.602 sq mi
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High Shoals has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,528. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 115 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $29,700. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

614
−16%vs 2000
vs 729 in 2000
1990 – 2025
236 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.6
+2%vs 2000
vs 30.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4465236016787551990201020202024High Shoals
2024534
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,528
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,906 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,695
−48%vs 2000
vs $14,881 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.8%
+12.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$29,700
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$322
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $477 in 2000
US average: $450
59.8%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.1% in 2000
40.2% rent
1.8
+11%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(629)
Black9.3%(68)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.8%(195)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(593)
Black3.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.3%(51)
8
−69%vs 2000
vs 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.9%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
44.4%
−19.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
+34%vs 2000
vs 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in High Shoals, North Carolina?

High Shoals, North Carolina has about 614 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in High Shoals, North Carolina?

The typical household in High Shoals, North Carolina earns about $16,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is High Shoals, North Carolina expensive?

In High Shoals, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $29,700, and the typical rent is about $322 a month.

How educated are people in High Shoals, North Carolina?

About 1.9% of adults age 25 and over in High Shoals, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in High Shoals, North Carolina?

About 29.8% of people in High Shoals, 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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