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Hobgood

North Carolina · 268 residents · 1.034 sq mi
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Hobgood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,909. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 136 residents. Median home value is $64,000. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
268
−34%since 2000
from 404 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
259 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+29%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1692843995146291990201020202024Hobgood
2024207
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,909
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,107 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,059
−3%since 2000
from $16,622 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
18.6% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−29%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.3%(191)
Black52%(210)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(256)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(132)
Black32.8%(88)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score74%(198)
Diversity Score
74
+17%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.3 min
+89%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2011
from 35.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.5%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−64.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hobgood, North Carolina?

Hobgood, North Carolina has about 268 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hobgood, North Carolina earns about $40,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hobgood, North Carolina expensive?

In Hobgood, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $64,000, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Hobgood, North Carolina?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hobgood, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hobgood, North Carolina?

About 23.7% of people in Hobgood, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hobgood, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Hobgood, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 178 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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