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Kelford

North Carolina · 204 residents (2025 est.) · 0.482 sq mi
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Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 68 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $67,800. With a median age of 57.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 35.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
177
−28%since 2000
from 245 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
367 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 508 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.3
+53%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:204 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
651642643644631990201020202024Kelford
2024177
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,616
+198%since 2000
from $9,945 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+10%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade40.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance15.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,800
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
+48.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(80)
Black65.3%(160)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.6%(136)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.7%(19)
Black72.9%(129)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(10)
Diversity Score55.3%(98)
Diversity Score
55
Unchangedsince 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
+28.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
−4%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.6%
+42.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
14.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.2%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
65.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
48.0%
+29.8 ptssince 2012
from 18.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2017
from 49.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kelford, North Carolina?

Kelford, North Carolina has about 177 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Kelford, North Carolina expensive?

In Kelford, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $67,800.

How educated are people in Kelford, North Carolina?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kelford, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kelford, North Carolina?

About 35.6% of people in Kelford, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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