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Lillington

North Carolina · 3,194 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 $27,536. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $108,800. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,194
+10%since 2000
from 2,915 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
446 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+7%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Lillington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,536
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,670 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,274
+12%since 2000
from $13,664 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.545
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.4%
−31.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
57.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+38%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(1,563)
Black40.3%(1,175)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(119)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.6%(1,940)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48.2%(1,541)
Black39.5%(1,261)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(280)
Asian0.9%(29)
Other4.1%(131)
Diversity Score76.7%(2,450)
Diversity Score
77
+15%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+21%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Female
39.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−49.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lillington, North Carolina?

Lillington, North Carolina has about 3,194 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lillington, North Carolina earns about $27,536 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 $108,800, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Lillington, North Carolina?

About 18.7% 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 28.5% 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 1,146 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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

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