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Potters Hill

North Carolina · 437 residents · 5.353 sq mi
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Potters Hill has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,567. Population has fallen 34% since 2019, a loss of 227 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,800. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
437
−34%since 2019
from 664 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
82 / sq mi
−34%since 2019
from 124 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+62%since 2019
from 30.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
234351469586703201020202024Potters Hill
2024595
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,567
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,512 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$19,025
+5%since 2019
from $18,106 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 19.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $83,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 82.9% in 2019
15.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.6 in 2019
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(645)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(19)
Diversity Score6.9%(46)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(402)
Black3.7%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(10)
Diversity Score17.2%(75)
Diversity Score
17
+148%since 2019
from 7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 94.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+1%since 2019
from 29.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 72.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 81.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 14.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 54.5% in 2019
Female
45.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 45.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 16.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Potters Hill, North Carolina?

Potters Hill, North Carolina has about 437 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Potters Hill, North Carolina earns about $51,567 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Potters Hill, North Carolina expensive?

In Potters Hill, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $83,800.

How educated are people in Potters Hill, North Carolina?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Potters Hill, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 13.3% of people in Potters Hill, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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