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Hightsville

North Carolina · 710 residents · 1.458 sq mi
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Hightsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,889. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 75% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
710
−6%since 2000
from 759 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
487 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 521 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+28%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3395136878611K2000201020202024Hightsville
2024397
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$13,889
−72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,088 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,074
+213%since 2000
from $13,458 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance39.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical39.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade26.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,147
+159%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
39.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(422)
Black30%(213)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(39)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other9.7%(69)
Diversity Score73.4%(521)
Diversity Score
73
+26%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
23.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 26.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.0%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
84.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
Female
15.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−53.3 ptssince 2013
from 53.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hightsville, North Carolina?

Hightsville, North Carolina has about 710 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hightsville, North Carolina earns about $13,889 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hightsville, North Carolina expensive?

In Hightsville, North Carolina, the typical rent is about $1,147 a month.

How educated are people in Hightsville, North Carolina?

About 7.6% 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 23.9% 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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