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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Parmele

North Carolina · 300 residents · 1.158 sq mi
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Parmele has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $23,300. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

300
+3%vs 2000
vs 290 in 2000
1990 – 2025
259 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.3
−14%vs 2000
vs 42.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1832352873393911990201020202024Parmele
2024374
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,179 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,450
−62%vs 2000
vs $16,976 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.7%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$23,300
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$200
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $380 in 2000
US average: $450
76.1%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.8% in 2000
23.9% rent
1.7
−11%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic8.3%(25)
Black91.3%(274)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score19.9%(60)
20
−26%vs 2000
vs 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.0%
−8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
36.6%
−23.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Parmele, North Carolina?

Parmele, North Carolina has about 300 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Parmele, North Carolina earns about $13,500 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 $23,300, and the typical rent is about $200 a month.

How educated are people in Parmele, North Carolina?

About 6.0% 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 23.7% of people in Parmele, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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