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Norlina

North Carolina · 1,118 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 $30,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,700. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,118
+1%since 2000
from 1,107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,134 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
−2%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8439321K1K1K1990201020202024Norlina
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,300 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,382
+16%since 2000
from $12,355 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$397
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.4%
−34.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
47.1% rent
Vacancy rate
31.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+32%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.1%(515)
Black45.1%(504)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(70)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score70.2%(784)
Diversity Score
70
+12%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
17.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norlina, North Carolina?

Norlina, North Carolina has about 1,118 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Norlina, North Carolina earns about $30,000 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 $78,700, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Norlina, North Carolina?

About 8.6% 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 34.0% 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 122 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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