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Navassa

North Carolina · 1,367 residents · 13.327 sq mi
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Navassa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,000. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 888 residents. 18% 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 $137,300. Households here earn about 29% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,367
+185%since 2000
from 479 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
103 / sq mi
+185%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+9%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2607791K2K2K1990201020202024Navassa
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,009
+68%since 2000
from $11,328 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,300
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$906
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+67%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.1%(58)
Black86.2%(413)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.8%(133)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.9%(381)
Black57.6%(788)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(139)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other13.1%(179)
Diversity Score79%(1,081)
Diversity Score
79
+184%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+77%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−17.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Navassa, North Carolina?

Navassa, North Carolina has about 1,367 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Navassa, North Carolina earns about $40,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Navassa, North Carolina expensive?

In Navassa, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $137,300, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in Navassa, North Carolina?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Navassa, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Navassa, North Carolina?

About 16.5% of people in Navassa, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Navassa, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Navassa, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 934 residents, a change of about 216 percent over that period.

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

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