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CITY · 2020 ACS

Pinnacle

North Carolina · 786 residents · 3.611 sq mi
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Pinnacle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,300. Population has declined 14% since 2019. Median home value is $139,300. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 35.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
786
−14%since 2019
from 909 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
46.1
+33%since 2019
from 34.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3575357138911K201020202024Pinnacle
2024540
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.6%(28)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(59)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.8%(38)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.6%(44)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(40)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.2%(80)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.5%(98)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5416.5%(130)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.9%(109)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.6%(107)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.6%(44)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.1%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $49,766 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,339
−8%since 2019
from $16,679 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.3%
−17.3 ptssince 2019
from 20.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 38.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $135,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2022
Owner-occupied
81.9%
+20.8 ptssince 2019
from 61.1% in 2019
18.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+6%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2010 – 2022
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(575)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino35.9%(326)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(693)
Black3.6%(28)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(30)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.9%(7)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican32.8%(247)
Ancestry
American40.6%(306)
English12.1%(91)
German5.2%(39)
Scottish3.6%(27)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 26.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2019
from 63.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
−2%since 2019
from 29.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2019
from 91.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 52.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−16.1 ptssince 2019
from 36.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 37.1% in 2019
Female
55.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 62.9% in 2019
Foreign born
19.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 18.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 20.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married53.6%(140)
Married37.9%(99)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced8.4%(22)
Women 15+
Never married22.2%(56)
Married50.8%(128)
Widowed17.5%(44)
Divorced9.5%(24)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pinnacle, North Carolina?

Pinnacle, North Carolina has about 786 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pinnacle, North Carolina earns about $48,300 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pinnacle, North Carolina expensive?

In Pinnacle, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $139,300.

How educated are people in Pinnacle, North Carolina?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pinnacle, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pinnacle, North Carolina?

About 35.6% of people in Pinnacle, 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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