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Pantego

North Carolina · 179 residents · 0.803 sq mi
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Pantego has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,500. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
179
+5%since 2000
from 170 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
223 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1102153194235281990201020202024Pantego
2024493
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,563
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,899
+10%since 2000
from $18,030 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction27%
US avg: 1.4%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$397
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−45.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
30.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+152%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80%(136)
Black17.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.1%(68)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(119)
Black19%(34)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.8%(102)
Diversity Score
57
+42%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+102%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Female
41.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pantego, North Carolina?

Pantego, North Carolina has about 179 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pantego, North Carolina earns about $41,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pantego, North Carolina expensive?

In Pantego, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $162,500, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Pantego, North Carolina?

About 33.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pantego, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pantego, North Carolina?

About 19.4% of people in Pantego, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pantego, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pantego, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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