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Pink Hill

North Carolina · 451 residents · 0.464 sq mi
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Pink Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,211. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $61,100. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
451
−13%since 2000
from 521 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
972 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+4%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2853784725656581990201020202024Pink Hill
2024527
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,211
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,656 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,626
−11%since 2000
from $19,730 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food16.3%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,100
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$472
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.4% in 2000
47.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+5%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(317)
Black25.1%(131)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(71)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.3%(356)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(263)
Black20%(90)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(83)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.5%(48)
Diversity Score78.8%(355)
Diversity Score
79
+15%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.2%
−52.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pink Hill, North Carolina?

Pink Hill, North Carolina has about 451 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pink Hill, North Carolina?

The typical household in Pink Hill, North Carolina earns about $36,211 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pink Hill, North Carolina expensive?

In Pink Hill, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $61,100, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Pink Hill, North Carolina?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pink Hill, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pink Hill, North Carolina?

About 33.3% of people in Pink Hill, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pink Hill, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pink Hill, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 127 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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