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Lowgap

North Carolina · 324 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 $22,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,100. The poverty rate of 30.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% 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
324
+7%vs 2011
vs 303 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
285 / sq mi
+7%vs 2011
vs 266 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
−28%vs 2011
vs 56.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
53166280393506201020202024Lowgap
2024264
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $22,135 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,740
−2%vs 2011
vs $17,047 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.345 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance29.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical29.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing9.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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
$76,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $76,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−35.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.0% in 2011
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.3%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+1%vs 2011
vs 3.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(303)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(305)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.9%(39)
Diversity Score
12
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
56.0%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
−16%vs 2011
vs 20.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
29.2%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.2% in 2011
Female
54.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowgap, North Carolina?

Lowgap, North Carolina has about 324 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lowgap, North Carolina earns about $22,000 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 $76,100.

How educated are people in Lowgap, North Carolina?

About 3.4% 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 30.2% of people in Lowgap, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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