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Hildebran

North Carolina · 1,679 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 $39,559. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $153,800. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
1,679
+14%since 2000
from 1,472 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
594 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 521 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+17%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6191K1K2K2K1990201020202024Hildebran
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,559
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,028 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,285
+60%since 2000
from $15,835 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+70%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(1,450)
Black1.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(62)
Asian4.7%(79)
Other7.4%(124)
Diversity Score36.7%(617)
Diversity Score
37
+144%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hildebran, North Carolina?

Hildebran, North Carolina has about 1,679 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hildebran, North Carolina earns about $39,559 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 $153,800, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Hildebran, North Carolina?

About 14.9% 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 19.6% 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 916 residents, a change of about 120 percent over that period.

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

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