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High Shoals

North Carolina · 595 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 $26,557. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 134 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,200. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
595
−18%since 2000
from 729 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
229 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+21%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4465236016787551990201020202024High Shoals
2024534
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,557
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,906 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,389
+24%since 2000
from $14,881 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information31.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,200
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
33.8% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+151%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(485)
Black6.1%(36)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(25)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1%(6)
Diversity Score27.9%(166)
Diversity Score
28
+4%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in High Shoals, North Carolina?

High Shoals, North Carolina has about 595 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in High Shoals, North Carolina earns about $26,557 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 $108,200, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in High Shoals, North Carolina?

About 6.5% 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 34.0% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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