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CITY · 2020 ACS

Nebo

North Carolina · 1,790 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 $33,094. Population has grown 37% since 2021. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $107,100. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,790
+37%vs 2021
vs 1,309 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Median age
45.9
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 46.0 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K20202024Nebo
20242K
20202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.1%(91)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(100)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.8%(104)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.2%(93)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(88)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.8%(176)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.2%(218)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.2%(218)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417.6%(315)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7414%(251)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.7%(102)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.9%(34)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,094
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $35,024 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,164
−12%vs 2021
vs $21,732 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.1% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+6.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10%
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $86,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.7%
+6.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.5% in 2021
18.3% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+32%vs 2021
vs 2.5 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(1,304)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,616)
Black2.1%(37)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(50)
Asian1.1%(20)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German22.2%(292)
American11.2%(147)
English9.3%(123)
Irish8.3%(109)
Dutch5.5%(72)
Scottish3.1%(41)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(20)
French1.1%(15)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 17.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 88.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.7% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+14%vs 2021
vs 20.2 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.6% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+9.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.1%
−5.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
+7.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 29.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.8% in 2021
Female
52.9%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.2% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
+3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38%(328)
Married35.2%(304)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced26.9%(232)
Women 15+
Never married23%(138)
Married45.1%(270)
Widowed31.9%(191)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nebo, North Carolina?

Nebo, North Carolina has about 1,790 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nebo, North Carolina earns about $33,094 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 $107,100.

How educated are people in Nebo, North Carolina?

About 17.5% 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 16.8% 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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