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McAdenville

North Carolina · 890 residents · 1.356 sq mi
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McAdenville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,792. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $285,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 59% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 131%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
890
+44%since 2000
from 619 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
656 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 456 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
−8%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4536408271K1K1990201020202024McAdenville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,792
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,513 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,162
+144%since 2000
from $18,130 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.4%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,900
+131%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.8%
+29.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
17.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+41%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(757)
Black3.7%(33)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(48)
Asian2.4%(21)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score28.2%(251)
Diversity Score
28
+292%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.9%
+47.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+31.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.3%
+24.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+208%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Female
58.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McAdenville, North Carolina?

McAdenville, North Carolina has about 890 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McAdenville, North Carolina earns about $89,792 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 $285,900, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in McAdenville, North Carolina?

About 56.9% 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 2.6% 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 78 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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