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Norlina

North Carolina · 924 residents (2025 est.) · 0.986 sq mi
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Norlina has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $94,700. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% 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
1,087
−2%since 2000
from 1,107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,102 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.2
+23%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:924 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8439321K1K1K1990201020202024Norlina
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,143
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,300 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,545
+91%since 2000
from $12,355 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.574
+48%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$747
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
47.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+76%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(627)
Black41.5%(459)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(694)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.5%(342)
Black65.2%(709)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(36)
Diversity Score59.3%(645)
Diversity Score
59
−5%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+105%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.1%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
−21.5 ptssince 2012
from 46.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−65.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.8%
+30.9 ptssince 2017
from 51.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norlina, North Carolina?

Norlina, North Carolina has about 1,087 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Norlina, North Carolina earns about $27,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Norlina, North Carolina expensive?

In Norlina, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $94,700, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in Norlina, North Carolina?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Norlina, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Norlina, North Carolina?

About 25.9% of people in Norlina, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norlina, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Norlina, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 91 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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