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Mayodan

North Carolina · 2,503 residents (2025 est.) · 2.877 sq mi
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Mayodan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,446. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $120,600. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,401
−1%since 2000
from 2,417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
835 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 840 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.7
+23%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,503 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Mayodan
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,446
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,980 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,647
+90%since 2000
from $15,607 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
−1%since 2010
from 0.446 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information17.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+41%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(2,042)
Black10.4%(251)
Hispanic / Latino4%(97)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.6%(787)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(1,754)
Black13.8%(332)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.8%(236)
Diversity Score54.6%(1,310)
Diversity Score
55
+68%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.8%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+70%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.5%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
+32.4 ptssince 2017
from 53.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mayodan, North Carolina?

Mayodan, North Carolina has about 2,401 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mayodan, North Carolina earns about $38,446 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mayodan, North Carolina expensive?

In Mayodan, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $120,600, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Mayodan, North Carolina?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mayodan, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mayodan, North Carolina?

About 22.8% of people in Mayodan, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mayodan, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Mayodan, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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