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Locust

North Carolina · 2,930 residents · 8.224 sq mi
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Locust has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,434. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $156,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,930
+21%since 2000
from 2,416 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
356 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 294 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+12%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Locust
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,434
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,556 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,246
+36%since 2000
from $19,250 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food10.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.9%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+34%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(2,267)
Black1.5%(37)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(82)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(299)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(2,640)
Black2.3%(66)
Hispanic / Latino6%(177)
Asian0.7%(20)
Other1.5%(44)
Diversity Score24.1%(706)
Diversity Score
24
+95%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+12%since 2000
from 28.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.4%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.4%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Locust, North Carolina?

Locust, North Carolina has about 2,930 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Locust, North Carolina earns about $54,434 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Locust, North Carolina expensive?

In Locust, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $156,700, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Locust, North Carolina?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Locust, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Locust, North Carolina?

About 7.8% of people in Locust, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Locust, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Locust, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,003 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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