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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Powellsville

North Carolina · 259 residents · 0.357 sq mi
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Powellsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 170 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,800. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 53% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

259
+191%since 1990
from 89 in 1990
1990 – 2025
725 / sq mi
+191%since 1990
from 249 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.9
Unchangedsince 1990
from 45.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
641402162913671990201020202024Powellsville
2024277
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,250
−38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,065
+46%since 1990
from $9,607 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 22.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$420
+82%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $175 in 1990
US average: $602
69.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
30.3% rent
2.8
+67%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic46.1%(41)
Black53.9%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.1%(55)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51%(132)
Black46.3%(120)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.3%(164)
63
+2%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−37%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powellsville, North Carolina?

Powellsville, North Carolina has about 259 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Powellsville, North Carolina earns about $18,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powellsville, North Carolina expensive?

In Powellsville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $50,800, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Powellsville, North Carolina?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Powellsville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powellsville, North Carolina?

About 24.3% of people in Powellsville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powellsville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Powellsville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 170 residents, a change of about 191 percent over that period.

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

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