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Northchase

North Carolina · 3,842 residents · 1.72 sq mi
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Northchase has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,906. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $206,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% 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
3,842
+6%since 2019
from 3,614 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,234 / sq mi
+6%since 2019
from 2,101 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
−16%since 2019
from 45.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K201020202024Northchase
20246K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,906
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $52,717 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,601
−20%since 2019
from $29,577 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2019
from 36.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $190,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,041
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $941 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 65.5% in 2019
42.1% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+12%since 2019
from 3.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(2,863)
Black13.1%(474)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(39)
Asian3%(110)
Other3.5%(128)
Diversity Score44.1%(1,594)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(2,745)
Black13.3%(510)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(286)
Asian1.1%(44)
Other1.1%(42)
Diversity Score50.1%(1,926)
Diversity Score
50
+14%since 2019
from 44 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 26.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 93.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
−12%since 2019
from 23.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−14.9 ptssince 2019
from 84.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 61.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 41.4% in 2019
Female
53.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 58.6% in 2019
Foreign born
5.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 9.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northchase, North Carolina?

Northchase, North Carolina has about 3,842 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northchase, North Carolina earns about $50,906 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 $206,400, and the typical rent is about $1,041 a month.

How educated are people in Northchase, North Carolina?

About 33.2% 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 18.5% of people in Northchase, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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