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Mesic

North Carolina · 144 residents · 1.032 sq mi
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Mesic has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,156. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 113 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,900. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
144
−44%since 2000
from 257 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
140 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 249 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.0
+17%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1261772292813321990201020202024Mesic
2024205
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,156
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,458
+41%since 2000
from $15,253 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance27.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical27.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing8.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,900
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
12.1% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+57%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(69)
Black45.1%(65)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.4%(90)
Diversity Score
62
+16%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+33.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
−12%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.8%
−23.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.4%
−57.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mesic, North Carolina?

Mesic, North Carolina has about 144 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mesic, North Carolina earns about $40,156 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 $131,900, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Mesic, North Carolina?

About 5.4% 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 22.8% 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 153 residents, a change of about -52 percent over that period.

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

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