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Mar-Mac

North Carolina · 3,184 residents · 4.549 sq mi
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Mar-Mac has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,617. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,184
+6%since 2000
from 3,004 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
700 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 660 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+1%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Mar-Mac
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,617
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,145 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,506
+25%since 2000
from $18,794 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $542 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
39.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+44%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(2,229)
Black19.5%(587)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(95)
Asian1.5%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.8%(1,466)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(1,547)
Black27.7%(882)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(525)
Asian1.1%(35)
Other0.4%(12)
Diversity Score77.1%(2,456)
Diversity Score
77
+58%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.2%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mar-Mac, North Carolina?

Mar-Mac, North Carolina has about 3,184 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mar-Mac, North Carolina?

The typical household in Mar-Mac, North Carolina earns about $45,617 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mar-Mac, North Carolina expensive?

In Mar-Mac, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $129,900, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Mar-Mac, North Carolina?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mar-Mac, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mar-Mac, North Carolina?

About 15.6% of people in Mar-Mac, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mar-Mac, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Mar-Mac, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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