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Maxton

North Carolina · 2,110 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 $23,563. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 441 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,100. The poverty rate of 42.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,110
−17%since 2000
from 2,551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
782 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 946 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+12%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Maxton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,563
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,416
+21%since 2000
from $12,783 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade44.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
47.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+36%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.9%(636)
Black64.1%(1,635)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(41)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.5%(1,364)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.9%(357)
Black61%(1,287)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(31)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other19%(401)
Diversity Score69.1%(1,457)
Diversity Score
69
+29%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maxton, North Carolina?

Maxton, North Carolina has about 2,110 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Maxton, North Carolina earns about $23,563 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 $77,100, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Maxton, North Carolina?

About 10.8% 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 42.2% of people in Maxton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Maxton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Maxton, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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