CensusEasy
CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lilesville

North Carolina · 459 residents · 0.993 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Lilesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,167. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $58,200. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% 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

459
+8%since 1990
from 426 in 1990
1990 – 2025
462 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 429 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+2%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3375106838561K1990201020202024Lilesville
2024971
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,167
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,792 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,099
+34%since 1990
from $10,491 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$392
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
78.5%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.3% in 1990
21.5% rent
2.0
+7%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lilesville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(261)
Black38.7%(165)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score59.3%(253)
2000
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(239)
Black47.3%(217)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.6%(287)
63
+6%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.5%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.4%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.0%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
+22%since 1990
from 15.8 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.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Lilesville

Head to head

Compare Lilesville to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Lilesville, North Carolina?

Lilesville, North Carolina has about 459 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lilesville, North Carolina earns about $29,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lilesville, North Carolina expensive?

In Lilesville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $58,200, and the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in Lilesville, North Carolina?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lilesville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lilesville, North Carolina?

About 13.0% of people in Lilesville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lilesville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lilesville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →

Lilesville, North Carolina (2000): demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy