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Norlina

North Carolina · 920 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 $29,507. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 187 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,000. Households here earn about 48% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
920
−17%since 2000
from 1,107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
933 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+9%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8439321K1K1K1990201020202024Norlina
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,507
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,300 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,499
+106%since 2000
from $12,355 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.9%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$603
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
43.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.3%(362)
Black51.3%(472)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(40)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.6%(5)
Diversity Score67.8%(624)
Diversity Score
68
+8%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+73%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.7%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−64.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Norlina, North Carolina?

Norlina, North Carolina has about 920 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Norlina, North Carolina earns about $29,507 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 $75,000, and the typical rent is about $603 a month.

How educated are people in Norlina, North Carolina?

About 15.7% 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 10.6% of people in Norlina, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Norlina, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Norlina, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 76 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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