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Peletier

North Carolina · 769 residents · 3.618 sq mi
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Peletier has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,885. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,000. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
769
+58%since 2000
from 487 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
213 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 135 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+24%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4335907479041K2000201020202024Peletier
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,885
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,641 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,026
+20%since 2000
from $17,484 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$916
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−21.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
42.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+56%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(468)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian1.6%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(39)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(653)
Black1.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(39)
Asian1.8%(14)
Other2.1%(17)
Diversity Score26%(200)
Diversity Score
26
+222%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+47%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−57.2 ptssince 2013
from 69.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peletier, North Carolina?

Peletier, North Carolina has about 769 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Peletier, North Carolina earns about $37,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peletier, North Carolina expensive?

In Peletier, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $117,000, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.

How educated are people in Peletier, North Carolina?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Peletier, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peletier, North Carolina?

About 24.4% of people in Peletier, 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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