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Icard

North Carolina · 2,664 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 $34,431. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $93,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,664
−3%since 2000
from 2,734 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
696 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 715 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+16%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Icard
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,431
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,804 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,893
−5%since 2000
from $16,784 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$455
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−33.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+32%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(2,456)
Black0.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino4%(107)
Asian2.7%(72)
Other0.6%(15)
Diversity Score18.4%(491)
Diversity Score
18
+159%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: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+145%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Icard, North Carolina?

Icard, North Carolina has about 2,664 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Icard, North Carolina earns about $34,431 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 $93,600, and the typical rent is about $455 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 19.7% of people in Icard, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Icard, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Icard, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 111 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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