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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kelford

North Carolina · 245 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 $21,750. Population has grown 38% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $50,900. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

245
+38%since 1990
from 177 in 1990
1990 – 2025
508 / sq mi
+38%since 1990
from 367 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
−21%since 1990
from 47.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
651642643644631990201020202024Kelford
2024177
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,389 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2022
$9,945
+30%since 1990
from $7,645 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.5%
+14.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$350
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
74.7%
−8.8 ptssince 1990
from 83.5% in 1990
25.3% rent
2.3
+39%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(88)
Black50.3%(89)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(111)
2000
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(80)
Black65.3%(160)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score55.6%(136)
56
−11%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.3%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.9%
+16.1 ptssince 1990
from 42.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
+5%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Kelford, North Carolina?

Kelford, North Carolina has about 245 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Kelford, North Carolina earns about $21,750 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 $50,900, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Kelford, North Carolina?

About 5.3% 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 27.5% of people in Kelford, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kelford, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Kelford, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 68 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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