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Lowgap

North Carolina · 264 residents · 1.137 sq mi
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Lowgap has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,368. Population has grown 17% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
264
+17%since 2023
from 226 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
232 / sq mi
+17%since 2023
from 199 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
+1%since 2023
from 46.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
53166280393506201020202024Lowgap
2024264
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,368
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $68,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,734
−9%since 2023
from $21,700 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
−15.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
+24%since 2023
from 0.245 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,500
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $706 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
49.5% rent
Vacancy rate
24.8%
−31.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
65.2%
+22.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.2%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.2%(107)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino34.8%(92)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.8%(150)
Diversity Score
57
+20%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2023
from 82.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
63.7 min
+25%since 2023
from 50.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 59.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
51.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.2% in 2023
Female
43.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2023
from 79.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 96.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowgap, North Carolina?

Lowgap, North Carolina has about 264 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lowgap, North Carolina earns about $60,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lowgap, North Carolina expensive?

In Lowgap, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $163,500, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Lowgap, North Carolina?

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

What is the poverty rate in Lowgap, North Carolina?

About 8.7% of people in Lowgap, 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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