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Love Valley

North Carolina · 90 residents · 1.023 sq mi
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Love Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,875. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 60 residents. 0% 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 $109,400. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 63% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
90
+200%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
88 / sq mi
+200%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.8
−9%since 2000
from 55.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1756951331721990201020202024Love Valley
2024159
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,875
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,726
+90%since 2000
from $9,848 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade37.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade25%
US avg: 7.2%
Information25%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,083
+211%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.0%
−54.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
38.3% rent
Vacancy rate
85.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
80.0%
+46.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+126%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23%(21)
Diversity Score
23
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
75.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.5%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Love Valley, North Carolina?

Love Valley, North Carolina has about 90 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Love Valley, North Carolina?

The typical household in Love Valley, North Carolina earns about $16,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Love Valley, North Carolina expensive?

In Love Valley, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $109,400, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in Love Valley, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Love Valley, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Love Valley, North Carolina?

About 10.5% of people in Love Valley, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Love Valley, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Love Valley, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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