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Orrum

North Carolina · 61 residents (2025 est.) · 0.478 sq mi
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Orrum has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,250. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 23 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 59.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 62.5% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56
−29%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
117 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.0
+39%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:61 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
476379951111990201020202024Orrum
202456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,250
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,607
−12%since 2000
from $12,095 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
62.5%
+45.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.295
−42%since 2010
from 0.508 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
84.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
29.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
63.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(63)
Black15.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.6%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25%(14)
Black10.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino64.3%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.1%(36)
Diversity Score
64
+91%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.9%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
12.2%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 24.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.7%
−61.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
58.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
32.1%
+32.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2012
from 25.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
57.7%
+19.9 ptssince 2017
from 37.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.2%
−41.4 ptssince 2016
from 89.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
51.8%
+41.4 ptssince 2016
from 10.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orrum, North Carolina?

Orrum, North Carolina has about 56 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Orrum, North Carolina earns about $21,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Orrum, North Carolina?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Orrum, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orrum, North Carolina?

About 62.5% of people in Orrum, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orrum, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Orrum, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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