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North Carolina · 2,153 residents · 3.826 sq mi
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Icard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,641. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 581 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,800. Households here earn about 38% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,153
−21%since 2000
from 2,734 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
563 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 715 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+20%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Icard
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,641
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,804 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,883
+54%since 2000
from $16,784 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
+4%since 2010
from 0.354 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$842
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+54%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,637)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(18)
Asian1.8%(48)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(195)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(2,060)
Black1.6%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(46)
Diversity Score10.5%(225)
Diversity Score
10
+47%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+117%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.9%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2012
from 24.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
−59.8 ptssince 2013
from 71.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2017
from 68.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+16.0 ptssince 2016
from 83.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Icard, North Carolina?

Icard, North Carolina has about 2,153 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Icard, North Carolina earns about $44,641 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Icard, North Carolina expensive?

In Icard, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $141,800, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Icard, North Carolina?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Icard, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Icard, North Carolina?

About 18.4% of people in Icard, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Icard, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Icard, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 400 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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