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Lillington

North Carolina · 4,735 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 $47,277. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
4,735
+62%since 2000
from 2,915 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
661 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+2%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Lillington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,277
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,670 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,776
+23%since 2000
from $13,664 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
47.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(2,314)
Black32.4%(1,534)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(577)
Asian0.8%(38)
Other7.4%(348)
Diversity Score80.9%(3,831)
Diversity Score
81
+22%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 31.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Female
37.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lillington, North Carolina?

Lillington, North Carolina has about 4,735 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lillington, North Carolina earns about $47,277 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 $160,600, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Lillington, North Carolina?

About 14.2% 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 11.1% 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 2,687 residents, a change of about 131 percent over that period.

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

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