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Neuse Forest

North Carolina · 2,110 residents · 3.16 sq mi
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Neuse Forest is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,481. Population has grown 48% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $201,900. Households here earn about 33% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% 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
2,110
+48%since 2000
from 1,426 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
668 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+3%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8601K2K2K3K1990201020202024Neuse Forest
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,481
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,222 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,981
+7%since 2000
from $29,828 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,236
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $928 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+37%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,271)
Black6.4%(91)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(22)
Asian1.8%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.7%(324)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(1,651)
Black6.2%(131)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(128)
Asian2.9%(62)
Other2.7%(57)
Diversity Score41%(864)
Diversity Score
41
+80%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 36.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neuse Forest, North Carolina?

Neuse Forest, North Carolina has about 2,110 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Neuse Forest, North Carolina?

The typical household in Neuse Forest, North Carolina earns about $75,481 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Neuse Forest, North Carolina expensive?

In Neuse Forest, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $201,900, and the typical rent is about $1,236 a month.

How educated are people in Neuse Forest, North Carolina?

About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in Neuse Forest, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Neuse Forest, North Carolina?

About 9.8% of people in Neuse Forest, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Neuse Forest, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Neuse Forest, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,032 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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