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Newland

North Carolina · 704 residents · 0.748 sq mi
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Newland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,375. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,300. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

704
+8%since 1990
from 649 in 1990
1990 – 2025
941 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 868 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+3%since 1990
from 38.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6207087968839711990201020202024Newland
2024866
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,375
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,240 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,344
+90%since 1990
from $9,675 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.2%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$417
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $299 in 1990
US average: $602
67.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
32.3% rent
2.5
−29%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(646)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(693)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(27)
4
+234%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.1%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 61.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−13%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newland, North Carolina?

Newland, North Carolina has about 704 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Newland, North Carolina earns about $24,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newland, North Carolina expensive?

In Newland, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $60,300, and the typical rent is about $417 a month.

How educated are people in Newland, North Carolina?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Newland, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newland, North Carolina?

About 21.2% of people in Newland, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newland, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Newland, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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