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Hightsville

North Carolina · 739 residents · 1.458 sq mi
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Hightsville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,172. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $176,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
739
−3%since 2000
from 759 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
507 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 521 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+18%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3395136878611K2000201020202024Hightsville
2024397
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,172
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,088 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,280
+21%since 2000
from $13,458 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade19.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,600
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
+120%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.4%
−29.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
45.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+44%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(484)
Black33.6%(255)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.5%(444)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(448)
Black33.2%(245)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(19)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other5.6%(42)
Diversity Score67.5%(499)
Diversity Score
67
+15%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.7%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
85.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
Female
14.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−69.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hightsville, North Carolina?

Hightsville, North Carolina has about 739 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hightsville, North Carolina earns about $46,172 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hightsville, North Carolina expensive?

In Hightsville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $176,600, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Hightsville, North Carolina?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hightsville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hightsville, North Carolina?

About 15.1% of people in Hightsville, 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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