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Linville

North Carolina · 291 residents · 1.785 sq mi
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Linville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,833. Population has fallen 33% since 2023, a loss of 146 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 59.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
291
−33%since 2023
from 437 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
163 / sq mi
−33%since 2023
from 245 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
59.2
+14%since 2023
from 52.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
26831436040645220202024Linville
2024291
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,833
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $72,759 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,724
+36%since 2023
from $38,167 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
+39.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+10%since 2023
from 0.428 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+22.9 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
42.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95%(415)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12%(52)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(269)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.5%(51)
Diversity Score
17
+46%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
54.2%
+19.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
87.8%
+30.8 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
Female
51.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 43.9% in 2023
Foreign born
17.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2023
from 76.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linville, North Carolina?

Linville, North Carolina has about 291 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Linville, North Carolina earns about $75,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Linville, North Carolina?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Linville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Linville, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Linville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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