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McAdenville

North Carolina · 960 residents (2025 est.) · 1.356 sq mi
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McAdenville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,083. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $377,000. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 55% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 151%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,010
+63%since 2000
from 619 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
745 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 456 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+1%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:960 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4536408271K1K1990201020202024McAdenville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,083
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,513 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,828
+180%since 2000
from $18,130 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
−8%since 2010
from 0.456 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$377,000
+151%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.0%
+36.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.4%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+49%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
95
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(593)
Black1.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(45)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(849)
Black6.2%(63)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(46)
Asian2.8%(28)
Other2.4%(24)
Diversity Score35.8%(361)
Diversity Score
36
+397%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.4%
+43.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+35.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+183%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.5%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2017
from 82.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McAdenville, North Carolina?

McAdenville, North Carolina has about 1,010 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McAdenville, North Carolina earns about $112,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McAdenville, North Carolina expensive?

In McAdenville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $377,000, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in McAdenville, North Carolina?

About 53.4% of adults age 25 and over in McAdenville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McAdenville, North Carolina?

About 7.0% of people in McAdenville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has McAdenville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, McAdenville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 198 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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