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Maiden

North Carolina · 3,310 residents · 6.649 sq mi
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Maiden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,104. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
3,310
+1%since 2000
from 3,282 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
498 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 494 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+5%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Maiden
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,104
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,899
+5%since 2000
from $19,026 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−26.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+21%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(2,549)
Black14.7%(482)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(188)
Asian0.8%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.7%(1,468)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(2,653)
Black11.1%(367)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(205)
Asian1.3%(42)
Other0.2%(7)
Diversity Score40.8%(1,352)
Diversity Score
41
−9%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+64%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% 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%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
11.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.0%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maiden, North Carolina?

Maiden, North Carolina has about 3,310 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Maiden, North Carolina earns about $38,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maiden, North Carolina expensive?

In Maiden, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $99,900, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Maiden, North Carolina?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Maiden, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maiden, North Carolina?

About 8.0% of people in Maiden, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maiden, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Maiden, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 717 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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