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King

North Carolina · 7,197 residents · 6.161 sq mi
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King has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,691. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value is $163,800. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,197
+21%since 2000
from 5,952 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,168 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 966 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+25%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024King
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,691
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,897 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,292
+54%since 2000
from $22,257 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+8%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(5,652)
Black1.7%(103)
Hispanic / Latino2%(122)
Asian0.5%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(623)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(6,397)
Black2.3%(166)
Hispanic / Latino4%(291)
Asian1.1%(80)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.3%(1,317)
Diversity Score
18
+75%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+35%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.8%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in King, North Carolina?

King, North Carolina has about 7,197 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in King, North Carolina earns about $66,691 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 $163,800, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in King, North Carolina?

About 24.7% 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 4.8% 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 3,138 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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

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