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Micro

North Carolina · 458 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 $26,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% 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 $113,800. The poverty rate of 45.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
458
+1%since 2000
from 454 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,093 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,084 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+2%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2794185576958341990201020202024Micro
2024573
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,813
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,889 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,838
+14%since 2000
from $15,629 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.9%
+37.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade25.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$828
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
46.2% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+95%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(317)
Black10.7%(49)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(48)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other3.5%(16)
Diversity Score54%(247)
Diversity Score
54
+103%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
61.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Micro, North Carolina?

Micro, North Carolina has about 458 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Micro, North Carolina earns about $26,813 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 $113,800, and the typical rent is about $828 a month.

How educated are people in Micro, North Carolina?

About 10.5% 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 45.9% 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 41 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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