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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mebane

North Carolina · 7,284 residents · 11.914 sq mi
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Mebane has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,522. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $115,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,284
+54%since 1990
from 4,740 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
611 / sq mi
+54%since 1990
from 398 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.0
+1%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K8K12K17K21K1990201020202024Mebane
202420K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,522
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,315
+75%since 1990
from $11,577 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.8%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$597
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $332 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
36.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+13%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80%(3,793)
Black19.1%(907)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(101)
Asian0.2%(11)
Diversity Score43.8%(2,077)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(5,467)
Black17.3%(1,259)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(382)
Asian0.6%(45)
Diversity Score47.7%(3,478)
Diversity Score
48
+9%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
−17%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mebane, North Carolina?

Mebane, North Carolina has about 7,284 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Mebane, North Carolina earns about $39,522 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mebane, North Carolina expensive?

In Mebane, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $115,300, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Mebane, North Carolina?

About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mebane, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mebane, North Carolina?

About 11.8% of people in Mebane, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mebane, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Mebane, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,544 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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

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