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Linville

North Carolina · 283 residents · 1.785 sq mi
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Linville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,385. Population has declined 12% since 2021. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 55.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

283
−12%vs 2021
vs 321 in 2021
2020 – 2024
159 / sq mi
−12%vs 2021
vs 180 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
55.8
+43%vs 2021
vs 39.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
26831436040645220202024Linville
2024291
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$65,385
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $57,292 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$33,520
−13%vs 2021
vs $38,328 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 31.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
−7.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services13.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

88.8%
+21.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 67.4% in 2021
11.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(295)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.6%(60)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(12)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.2%(35)
12
−34%vs 2021
vs 19 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.5%
−4.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 22.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+10.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
10.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
67.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 66.8% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
29.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 31.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

56.5%
−3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.1% in 2021
43.5%
+3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 39.9% in 2021
4.0%
−2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.9% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
12.7%
−10.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.1% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Linville, North Carolina?

Linville, North Carolina has about 283 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Linville, North Carolina earns about $65,385 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Linville, North Carolina?

About 17.5% 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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