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Parmele

North Carolina · 243 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 $25,000. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 47 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,300. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
243
−16%since 2000
from 290 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
210 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
−2%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1832352873393911990201020202024Parmele
2024374
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,179 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,704
+4%since 2000
from $16,976 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$811
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+60%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.8%(31)
Black75.7%(184)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.3%(110)
Diversity Score
45
+69%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+28.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
−1%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
−24.7 ptssince 2011
from 35.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2011
from 41.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.9%
−81.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
Female
56.8%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parmele, North Carolina?

Parmele, North Carolina has about 243 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Parmele, North Carolina earns about $25,000 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 $77,300, and the typical rent is about $811 a month.

How educated are people in Parmele, North Carolina?

About 15.6% 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 28.8% of people in Parmele, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parmele, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Parmele, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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