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Lilesville

North Carolina · 395 residents · 0.993 sq mi
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Lilesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,077. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,700. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
395
−14%since 2000
from 459 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
398 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+9%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3375106838561K1990201020202024Lilesville
2024971
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,077
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,648
+54%since 2000
from $14,099 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$737
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+86%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(239)
Black47.3%(217)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.6%(287)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(168)
Black50.6%(200)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(9)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65.2%(258)
Diversity Score
65
+4%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lilesville, North Carolina?

Lilesville, North Carolina has about 395 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lilesville, North Carolina earns about $33,077 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 $122,700, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

How educated are people in Lilesville, North Carolina?

About 21.9% 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 20.7% of people in Lilesville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lilesville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lilesville, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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