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Northchase

North Carolina · 3,747 residents · 1.72 sq mi
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Northchase is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,304. Population has grown 19% since 2011. Median home value is $189,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% 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
3,747
+19%vs 2011
vs 3,145 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,178 / sq mi
+19%vs 2011
vs 1,828 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
−4%vs 2011
vs 37.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20246K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,304
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $53,281 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,278
+8%vs 2011
vs $24,245 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.298
−8%vs 2011
vs 0.324 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $192,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$842
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $871 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−15.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.9% in 2011
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
−10.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
−15%vs 2011
vs 3.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(2,443)
Black10.2%(322)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(80)
Asian8.3%(260)
Other1.3%(40)
Diversity Score47.3%(1,488)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(2,861)
Black15%(561)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(158)
Asian1.7%(64)
Other1.5%(55)
Diversity Score47%(1,763)
Diversity Score
47
−1%vs 2011
vs 47 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+6%vs 2011
vs 23.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.3%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.3% in 2011
Female
45.3%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.7% in 2011
Foreign born
7.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northchase, North Carolina?

Northchase, North Carolina has about 3,747 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northchase, North Carolina earns about $61,304 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northchase, North Carolina expensive?

In Northchase, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $189,300, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Northchase, North Carolina?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Northchase, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northchase, North Carolina?

About 6.2% of people in Northchase, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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