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Mocksville

North Carolina · 5,900 residents · 7.899 sq mi
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Mocksville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,245. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $144,400. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
5,900
+41%since 2000
from 4,178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
747 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 529 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+7%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K6K1990201020202024Mocksville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,245
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,407 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,802
+27%since 2000
from $18,703 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
40.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+16%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(3,011)
Black17.7%(738)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(337)
Asian0.7%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.2%(2,222)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(3,790)
Black14.1%(834)
Hispanic / Latino15%(886)
Asian1.2%(68)
Other3.7%(218)
Diversity Score65.9%(3,886)
Diversity Score
66
+24%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mocksville, North Carolina?

Mocksville, North Carolina has about 5,900 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mocksville, North Carolina earns about $45,245 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mocksville, North Carolina expensive?

In Mocksville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $144,400, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Mocksville, North Carolina?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mocksville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mocksville, North Carolina?

About 23.2% of people in Mocksville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mocksville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Mocksville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,501 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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

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