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Norlina

North Carolina · 996 residents · 0.986 sq mi
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Norlina has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,464. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,200. Households here earn about 38% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

996
−10%vs 2000
vs 1,107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,010 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 1,123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.6
−9%vs 2000
vs 39.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8439321K1K1K1990201020202024Norlina
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,464
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,300 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,868
−20%vs 2000
vs $12,355 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$284
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $356 in 2000
US average: $450
76.6%
+19.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.5% in 2000
23.4% rent
2.3
+17%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(634)
Black35.7%(356)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(6)
Diversity Score59.2%(589)
59
−6%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.7%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
+1%vs 2000
vs 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Norlina, North Carolina?

Norlina, North Carolina has about 996 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Norlina, North Carolina earns about $16,464 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 $38,200, and the typical rent is about $284 a month.

How educated are people in Norlina, North Carolina?

About 8.0% 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 19.4% of people in Norlina, 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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