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Nebo

North Carolina · 1,670 residents · 5.296 sq mi
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Nebo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,139. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $129,800. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,670
+4%since 2023
from 1,608 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
315 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 304 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.3
+4%since 2023
from 50.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K20202024Nebo
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,139
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $47,907 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,011
+6%since 2023
from $22,594 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
−2%since 2023
from 0.365 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade39.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
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%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $104,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,087
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
89.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2023
from 73.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+19%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,554)
Black1.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(21)
Diversity Score8.2%(132)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,573)
Black0.8%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian2%(33)
Other2.6%(43)
Diversity Score14%(233)
Diversity Score
14
+70%since 2023
from 8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 69.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+2%since 2023
from 26.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
Female
45.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 83.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nebo, North Carolina?

Nebo, North Carolina has about 1,670 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nebo, North Carolina earns about $50,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nebo, North Carolina expensive?

In Nebo, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $129,800, and the typical rent is about $1,087 a month.

How educated are people in Nebo, North Carolina?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Nebo, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nebo, North Carolina?

About 16.9% of people in Nebo, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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