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Mesic

North Carolina · 143 residents (2025 est.) · 1.032 sq mi
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Mesic has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,750. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 52 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $160,500. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
205
−20%since 2000
from 257 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
199 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 249 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.7
+16%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:143 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1261772292813321990201020202024Mesic
2024205
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,750
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,188 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,717
+75%since 2000
from $15,253 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
+13%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance27.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical27.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,500
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
14.1% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+60%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.6%(76)
Black68.5%(176)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.8%(138)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(98)
Black51.2%(105)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.6%(130)
Diversity Score
64
+18%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
+34.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+1%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
7.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−53.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+21.7 ptssince 2017
from 58.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mesic, North Carolina?

Mesic, North Carolina has about 205 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mesic, North Carolina earns about $47,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mesic, North Carolina expensive?

In Mesic, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $160,500.

How educated are people in Mesic, North Carolina?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mesic, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mesic, North Carolina?

About 13.2% of people in Mesic, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mesic, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Mesic, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 92 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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