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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Maxton

North Carolina · 2,551 residents · 2.698 sq mi
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Maxton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,143. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,700. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,551
+17%since 1990
from 2,173 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
946 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 805 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.4
−10%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Maxton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,143
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,278 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,783
+34%since 1990
from $9,567 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
28.5%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 26.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$324
−22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $316 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 63.1% in 1990
40.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−12%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(960)
Black50.8%(1,103)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score68.1%(1,479)
2000
White, non-Hispanic24.9%(636)
Black64.1%(1,635)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(41)
Asian0.3%(8)
Diversity Score53.5%(1,364)
Diversity Score
53
−21%since 1990
from 68 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.9%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+7%since 1990
from 14.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maxton, North Carolina?

Maxton, North Carolina has about 2,551 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Maxton, North Carolina earns about $23,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maxton, North Carolina expensive?

In Maxton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $55,700, and the typical rent is about $324 a month.

How educated are people in Maxton, North Carolina?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Maxton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maxton, North Carolina?

About 28.5% of people in Maxton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maxton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Maxton, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 378 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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