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Horse Shoe

North Carolina · 2,430 residents · 7.461 sq mi
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Horse Shoe has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $274,000. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,430
+3%since 2019
from 2,368 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
326 / sq mi
+3%since 2019
from 317 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
−5%since 2019
from 52.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K201020202024Horse Shoe
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,464
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $73,843 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,866
Unchangedsince 2019
from $35,704 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$274,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $258,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$866
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $860 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 88.0% in 2019
7.0% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+13%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(2,267)
Black2.4%(57)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(21)
Diversity Score10.3%(245)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(2,173)
Black0.8%(20)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(114)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other1.3%(31)
Diversity Score17.4%(422)
Diversity Score
17
+68%since 2019
from 10 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 33.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 95.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+1%since 2019
from 25.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 80.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 0.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 59.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 40.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
Female
54.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 52.4% in 2019
Foreign born
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Horse Shoe, North Carolina?

Horse Shoe, North Carolina has about 2,430 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Horse Shoe, North Carolina?

The typical household in Horse Shoe, North Carolina earns about $69,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Horse Shoe, North Carolina expensive?

In Horse Shoe, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $274,000, and the typical rent is about $866 a month.

How educated are people in Horse Shoe, North Carolina?

About 35.4% of adults age 25 and over in Horse Shoe, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Horse Shoe, North Carolina?

About 12.6% of people in Horse Shoe, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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