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Parmele

North Carolina · 246 residents (2025 est.) · 1.158 sq mi
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Parmele has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,136. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,200. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 50% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
374
+29%since 2000
from 290 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
323 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.3
+27%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:246 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1832352873393911990201020202024Parmele
2024374
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,136
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,179 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,747
+187%since 2000
from $16,976 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.648
+51%since 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information1.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
37.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+32.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+22%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10.7%(31)
Black85.9%(249)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.7%(77)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.9%(78)
Black77.3%(289)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other1.6%(6)
Diversity Score44.9%(168)
Diversity Score
45
+68%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+4%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+13.4 ptssince 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
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.5%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
−23.5 ptssince 2011
from 35.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2011
from 41.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.3%
−74.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2012
from 28.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.6%
+39.5 ptssince 2017
from 39.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parmele, North Carolina?

Parmele, North Carolina has about 374 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Parmele, North Carolina earns about $36,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parmele, North Carolina expensive?

In Parmele, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $85,200, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Parmele, North Carolina?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Parmele, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parmele, North Carolina?

About 31.8% of people in Parmele, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parmele, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Parmele, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 74 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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