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Maggie Valley

North Carolina · 1,687 residents · 3.464 sq mi
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Maggie Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,836. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,080 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $218,600. With a median age of 59.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,687
+178%since 2000
from 607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
487 / sq mi
+178%since 2000
from 175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.7
+22%since 2000
from 49.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
06631K2K3K1990201020202024Maggie Valley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,836
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,808 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,928
+68%since 2000
from $17,211 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,600
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$861
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
22.1% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+36%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(584)
Black1.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(33)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(1,475)
Black1.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(75)
Asian1.8%(30)
Other1.4%(24)
Diversity Score21.9%(369)
Diversity Score
22
+308%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+75%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maggie Valley, North Carolina?

Maggie Valley, North Carolina has about 1,687 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Maggie Valley, North Carolina earns about $52,836 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maggie Valley, North Carolina expensive?

In Maggie Valley, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $218,600, and the typical rent is about $861 a month.

How educated are people in Maggie Valley, North Carolina?

About 38.3% of adults age 25 and over in Maggie Valley, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.6% of people in Maggie Valley, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maggie Valley, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Maggie Valley, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,480 residents, a change of about 715 percent over that period.

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