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Powellsville

North Carolina · 189 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 $36,000. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 70 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
189
−27%since 2000
from 259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
529 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 725 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.8
+17%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
641402162913671990201020202024Powellsville
2024277
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,434
+60%since 2000
from $14,065 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing20.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$647
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
25.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(61)
Black61.4%(116)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(12)
Diversity Score69.1%(131)
Diversity Score
69
+9%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
72.7%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
28.6%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.1%
+15.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
17.3%
−53.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powellsville, North Carolina?

Powellsville, North Carolina has about 189 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Powellsville, North Carolina earns about $36,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powellsville, North Carolina expensive?

In Powellsville, North Carolina, the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Powellsville, North Carolina?

About 12.7% 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 10.9% 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 100 residents, a change of about 112 percent over that period.

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