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High Shoals

North Carolina · 696 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 $32,321. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,000. Households here earn about 29% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
696
−5%since 2000
from 729 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
267 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+20%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4465236016787551990201020202024High Shoals
2024534
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,321
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,906 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,109
+22%since 2000
from $14,881 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$340
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
37.9% rent
Vacancy rate
22.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+43%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(585)
Black7.2%(50)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(29)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.6%(4)
Diversity Score28.7%(200)
Diversity Score
29
+7%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% 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
6.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.7%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in High Shoals, North Carolina?

High Shoals, North Carolina has about 696 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in High Shoals, North Carolina earns about $32,321 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 $75,000, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in High Shoals, North Carolina?

About 15.0% 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 18.9% of people in High Shoals, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has High Shoals, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, High Shoals, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 82 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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