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Maury

North Carolina · 1,404 residents · 1.053 sq mi
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Maury has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,109. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,800. The poverty rate of 59.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% 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
1,404
+2%since 2019
from 1,375 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,333 / sq mi
+2%since 2019
from 1,306 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+1%since 2019
from 42.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
9921K1K2K2K201020202024Maury
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,109
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$5,987
−8%since 2019
from $6,494 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 18.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
59.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 56.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food18%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $70,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$893
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $964 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2019
from 57.8% in 2019
54.2% rent
Afford Score
3.9
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(585)
Black42.2%(580)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(104)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.7%(106)
Diversity Score78.7%(1,082)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(645)
Black48.3%(678)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.5%(134)
Diversity Score75.6%(1,062)
Diversity Score
76
−4%since 2019
from 79 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 78.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 0.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+29%since 2019
from 18.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 78.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
12.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 15.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2019
from 29.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 65.0% in 2019
Female
31.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 35.0% in 2019
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maury, North Carolina?

Maury, North Carolina has about 1,404 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Maury, North Carolina earns about $20,109 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maury, North Carolina expensive?

In Maury, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $77,800, and the typical rent is about $893 a month.

How educated are people in Maury, North Carolina?

About 3.7% 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 59.2% 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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