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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lillington

North Carolina · 2,915 residents · 7.165 sq mi
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Lillington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,670. Population has grown 42% since 1990. 13% 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 $87,900. The poverty rate of 20.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,915
+42%since 1990
from 2,048 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
407 / sq mi
+42%since 1990
from 286 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.0
+17%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Lillington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,670
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,664
+41%since 1990
from $9,708 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
20.3%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$501
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
44.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+20%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(1,202)
Black39.5%(808)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.8%(1,306)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(1,563)
Black40.3%(1,175)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(119)
Asian0.3%(8)
Diversity Score66.6%(1,940)
Diversity Score
67
+4%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+28%since 1990
from 16.3 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 Lillington, North Carolina?

Lillington, North Carolina has about 2,915 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lillington, North Carolina earns about $30,670 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lillington, North Carolina expensive?

In Lillington, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $87,900, and the typical rent is about $501 a month.

How educated are people in Lillington, North Carolina?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lillington, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lillington, North Carolina?

About 20.3% of people in Lillington, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lillington, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Lillington, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 867 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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