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Mayodan

North Carolina · 2,478 residents · 2.877 sq mi
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Mayodan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,442. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,100. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,478
+3%since 2000
from 2,417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
861 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 840 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
+3%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Mayodan
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,442
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,980 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,711
+20%since 2000
from $15,607 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.5%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(2,080)
Black10%(249)
Hispanic / Latino4%(99)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.1%(796)
Diversity Score
32
−1%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.2%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
56.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mayodan, North Carolina?

Mayodan, North Carolina has about 2,478 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mayodan, North Carolina earns about $28,442 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 $81,100, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Mayodan, North Carolina?

About 11.5% 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 27.6% of people in Mayodan, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mayodan, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Mayodan, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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