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Pantego

North Carolina · 164 residents · 0.803 sq mi
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Pantego is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,125. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,300. Households here earn about 56% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% 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
164
−4%since 2000
from 170 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
204 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
−16%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1102153194235281990201020202024Pantego
2024493
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,125
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,084
−22%since 2000
from $18,030 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.8%
+33.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance19.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services19.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(120)
Black10.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(1)
Diversity Score47.4%(78)
Diversity Score
47
+18%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 86.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.8%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pantego, North Carolina?

Pantego, North Carolina has about 164 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pantego, North Carolina earns about $88,125 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 $117,300.

How educated are people in Pantego, North Carolina?

About 29.9% 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 6.4% of people in Pantego, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pantego, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pantego, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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