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Hookerton

North Carolina · 467 residents · 0.319 sq mi
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Hookerton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,563. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
467
+8%since 1990
from 431 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,464 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,351 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.9
+9%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2573805026247471990201020202024Hookerton
2024573
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,563
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,371
+40%since 1990
from $10,246 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$379
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.7% in 1990
34.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−12%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64.7%(279)
Black35.3%(152)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score57.1%(246)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(240)
Black40.3%(188)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score70.7%(330)
Diversity Score
71
+24%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.0%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.1%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 60.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+35%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hookerton, North Carolina?

Hookerton, North Carolina has about 467 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hookerton, North Carolina earns about $31,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hookerton, North Carolina expensive?

In Hookerton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $50,000, and the typical rent is about $379 a month.

How educated are people in Hookerton, North Carolina?

About 2.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hookerton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hookerton, North Carolina?

About 16.7% of people in Hookerton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hookerton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Hookerton, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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