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Powellsville

North Carolina · 276 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 $19,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,600. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 57% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
276
+7%since 2000
from 259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
773 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 725 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.1
+3%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
641402162913671990201020202024Powellsville
2024277
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,688
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,994
+49%since 2000
from $14,065 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
52.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+1%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51%(132)
Black46.3%(120)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(164)
2010
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(99)
Black59.4%(164)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.6%(24)
Diversity Score71.9%(199)
Diversity Score
72
+14%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+29%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powellsville, North Carolina?

Powellsville, North Carolina has about 276 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Powellsville, North Carolina earns about $19,688 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 $55,600, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Powellsville, North Carolina?

About 6.5% 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 31.0% 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 187 residents, a change of about 210 percent over that period.

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