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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Kelford

North Carolina · 177 residents · 0.482 sq mi
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Kelford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,389. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 68 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $27,500. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 38% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

177
−28%vs 2000
vs 245 in 2000
1990 – 2025
367 / sq mi
−28%vs 2000
vs 508 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
47.5
+27%vs 2000
vs 37.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
651642643644631990201020202024Kelford
2024177
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,389
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2022
$7,645
−23%vs 2000
vs $9,945 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.6%
−14.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$27,500
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$238
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $350 in 2000
US average: $450
83.5%
+8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.7% in 2000
16.5% rent
1.7
−28%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(88)
Black50.3%(89)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(111)
62
+12%vs 2000
vs 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
42.9%
−16.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−5%vs 2000
vs 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Kelford, North Carolina?

Kelford, North Carolina has about 177 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Kelford, North Carolina earns about $16,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kelford, North Carolina expensive?

In Kelford, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $27,500, and the typical rent is about $238 a month.

How educated are people in Kelford, North Carolina?

About 8.6% 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 13.6% 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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