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Ramseur

North Carolina · 1,692 residents · 2 sq mi
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Ramseur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,379. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,700. Households here earn about 31% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,692
+7%since 2000
from 1,588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
846 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 794 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+10%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ramseur
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,379
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,961 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,531
−6%since 2000
from $15,411 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade37.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$555
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.3%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+29%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(1,234)
Black11%(174)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(131)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.3%(688)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(1,160)
Black12.5%(211)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(258)
Asian1.4%(23)
Other1.2%(20)
Diversity Score59.8%(1,013)
Diversity Score
60
+38%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
7.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.3%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ramseur, North Carolina?

Ramseur, North Carolina has about 1,692 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ramseur, North Carolina earns about $31,379 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ramseur, North Carolina expensive?

In Ramseur, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $96,700, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in Ramseur, North Carolina?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ramseur, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ramseur, North Carolina?

About 16.7% of people in Ramseur, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ramseur, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Ramseur, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 508 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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