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Orrum

North Carolina · 59 residents · 0.478 sq mi
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Orrum has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 20 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,500. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59
−25%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
123 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.2
+30%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
476379951111990201020202024Orrum
202456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,648
+71%since 2000
from $12,095 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade40.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,500
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
82.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
17.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−2%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(32)
Black13.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino22%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score69.1%(41)
Diversity Score
69
+106%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+156%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2011
from 24.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.2%
−59.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orrum, North Carolina?

Orrum, North Carolina has about 59 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Orrum, North Carolina earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orrum, North Carolina expensive?

In Orrum, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $72,500.

How educated are people in Orrum, North Carolina?

About 5.6% 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 14.3% 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 47 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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

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