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Newland

North Carolina · 698 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 $35,568. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
698
−1%since 2000
from 704 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
933 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 941 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+2%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6207087968839711990201020202024Newland
2024866
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,568
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,576
+1%since 2000
from $18,344 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,100
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$470
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.3%
−46.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+79%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(693)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(604)
Black0.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(71)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other7.1%(49)
Diversity Score38.5%(269)
Diversity Score
38
+901%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
−25%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
50.9%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
41.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newland, North Carolina?

Newland, North Carolina has about 698 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newland, North Carolina earns about $35,568 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 $157,100, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in Newland, North Carolina?

About 18.9% 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 14.8% 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 49 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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