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King

North Carolina · 5,952 residents · 6.161 sq mi
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King is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,897. Population has grown 47% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $110,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,952
+47%since 1990
from 4,059 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
966 / sq mi
+47%since 1990
from 659 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.5
+6%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024King
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,897
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,435 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,257
+40%since 1990
from $15,848 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.0%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$448
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $393 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.7% in 1990
19.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+21%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(4,026)
Black0.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(14)
Diversity Score2%(82)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(5,652)
Black1.7%(103)
Hispanic / Latino2%(122)
Asian0.5%(30)
Diversity Score10.5%(623)
Diversity Score
10
+418%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.0%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
−10%since 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in King, North Carolina?

King, North Carolina has about 5,952 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in King, North Carolina earns about $48,897 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is King, North Carolina expensive?

In King, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $110,900, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in King, North Carolina?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in King, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in King, North Carolina?

About 4.0% of people in King, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has King, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, King, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,893 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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