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Love Valley

North Carolina · 154 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 $21,667. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 124 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $58,300. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 62% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
154
+413%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
151 / sq mi
+413%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.8
+5%since 2000
from 55.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1756951331721990201020202024Love Valley
2024159
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,667
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$17,686
+80%since 2000
from $9,848 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.5%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,300
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−30.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
42.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(147)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(5)
Diversity Score9.8%(15)
Diversity Score
10
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: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
−11%since 2000
from 32.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
26.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2011
from 43.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.6%
−53.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
64.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.8%
−57.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Love Valley, North Carolina?

Love Valley, North Carolina has about 154 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Love Valley, North Carolina earns about $21,667 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 $58,300, and the typical rent is about $660 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 34.7% 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 92 residents, a change of about 148 percent over that period.

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

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