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Kelford

North Carolina · 203 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 $34,688. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 42 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $65,400. Households here earn about 39% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
203
−17%since 2000
from 245 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
421 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 508 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+6%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
651642643644631990201020202024Kelford
2024177
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,688
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$20,658
+108%since 2000
from $9,945 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade37.5%
US avg: 10%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,400
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,066
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−19%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.2%(45)
Black70.4%(143)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.1%(18)
Diversity Score62.8%(128)
Diversity Score
63
+13%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
−9%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+36.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kelford, North Carolina?

Kelford, North Carolina has about 203 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kelford, North Carolina earns about $34,688 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 $65,400, and the typical rent is about $1,066 a month.

How educated are people in Kelford, North Carolina?

About 4.0% 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 17.0% 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 26 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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