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Kelly

North Carolina · 446 residents · 11.592 sq mi
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Kelly has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,323. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $53,400. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
446
−2%since 2000
from 454 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
38 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+5%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2193785376958542000201020202024Kelly
2024616
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,323
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,480
−43%since 2000
from $21,900 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
58.6%
+47.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information60.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,400
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
19.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−2%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(230)
Black46.9%(213)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.6%(293)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(210)
Black44.6%(199)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(10)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65.9%(294)
Diversity Score
66
+2%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+54.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
34.5%
+34.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
27.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 39.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Foreign born
36.9%
+36.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
42.6%
−56.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kelly, North Carolina?

Kelly, North Carolina has about 446 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kelly, North Carolina earns about $25,323 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kelly, North Carolina expensive?

In Kelly, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $53,400.

How educated are people in Kelly, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kelly, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kelly, North Carolina?

About 58.6% of people in Kelly, 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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