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Moravian Falls

North Carolina · 1,285 residents · 5.12 sq mi
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Moravian Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,548. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $218,800. With a median age of 49.8, 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 49.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,285
−11%since 2000
from 1,440 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
251 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 281 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.8
+31%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8971K2K2K2K1990201020202024Moravian Falls
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,548
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,607 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,840
+43%since 2000
from $19,405 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
−7%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information36.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
47.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
95.5%
+58.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+79%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(1,240)
Black5.5%(79)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(103)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.2%(420)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(915)
Black7.5%(97)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(236)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(37)
Diversity Score56.6%(727)
Diversity Score
57
+94%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% 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
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
62.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.6%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 21.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 73.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+20.6 ptssince 2017
from 65.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2016
from 73.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2016
from 26.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moravian Falls, North Carolina?

Moravian Falls, North Carolina has about 1,285 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moravian Falls, North Carolina?

The typical household in Moravian Falls, North Carolina earns about $47,548 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moravian Falls, North Carolina expensive?

In Moravian Falls, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $218,800, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Moravian Falls, North Carolina?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Moravian Falls, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moravian Falls, North Carolina?

About 5.4% of people in Moravian Falls, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moravian Falls, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Moravian Falls, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 496 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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