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Hildebran

North Carolina · 2,023 residents · 2.828 sq mi
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Hildebran has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,750. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $106,800. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
2,023
+37%since 2000
from 1,472 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
715 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 521 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+9%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6191K1K2K2K1990201020202024Hildebran
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,750
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,028 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,729
−1%since 2000
from $15,835 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
23.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+68%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,363)
Black1.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian4.4%(65)
Other0%
Diversity Score15%(221)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(1,845)
Black1.6%(33)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(48)
Asian3.7%(74)
Other2.3%(47)
Diversity Score23.1%(468)
Diversity Score
23
+54%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% 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
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hildebran, North Carolina?

Hildebran, North Carolina has about 2,023 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hildebran, North Carolina earns about $27,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hildebran, North Carolina expensive?

In Hildebran, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $106,800, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Hildebran, North Carolina?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hildebran, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hildebran, North Carolina?

About 25.5% of people in Hildebran, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hildebran, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Hildebran, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,260 residents, a change of about 165 percent over that period.

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

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