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Maury

North Carolina · 1,339 residents · 1.053 sq mi
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Population has grown 25% since 2023. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 54.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,339
+25%since 2023
from 1,069 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,272 / sq mi
+25%since 2023
from 1,015 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+6%since 2023
from 38.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
9921K1K2K2K201020202024Maury
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$4,205
−27%since 2023
from $5,749 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
54.7%
−13.8 ptssince 2023
from 68.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+2%since 2023
from 0.443 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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 gross rent
$934
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $966 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2023
from 37.3% in 2023
48.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
+22.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic27.9%(298)
Black55.2%(590)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.3%(131)
Diversity Score75.1%(802)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.4%(421)
Black50.6%(678)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(65)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other12.5%(168)
Diversity Score78.3%(1,049)
Diversity Score
78
+4%since 2023
from 75 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 67.7% 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

Drive alone to work
68.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 56.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
31.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% 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
9.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
5.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
47.1%
+18.7 ptssince 2023
from 28.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.1%
−28.2 ptssince 2023
from 75.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
86.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 76.1% in 2023
Female
13.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 73.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 77.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maury, North Carolina?

Maury, North Carolina has about 1,339 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Maury, North Carolina expensive?

In Maury, North Carolina, the typical rent is about $934 a month.

How educated are people in Maury, North Carolina?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Maury, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maury, North Carolina?

About 54.7% of people in Maury, 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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