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Micro

North Carolina · 441 residents · 0.419 sq mi
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Micro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,000. Households here earn about 49% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
441
−3%since 2000
from 454 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,053 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,084 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
−7%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2794185576958341990201020202024Micro
2024573
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,438
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,889 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,411
+11%since 2000
from $15,629 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.1%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
48.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+45%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(400)
Black7.7%(35)
Hispanic / Latino4%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.6%(121)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(341)
Black12.2%(54)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(42)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2%(9)
Diversity Score49.2%(217)
Diversity Score
49
+85%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
−18%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.9%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Micro, North Carolina?

Micro, North Carolina has about 441 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Micro, North Carolina earns about $23,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Micro, North Carolina expensive?

In Micro, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $74,000, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Micro, North Carolina?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Micro, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Micro, North Carolina?

About 9.3% of people in Micro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Micro, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Micro, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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