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Red Cross

North Carolina · 742 residents · 3.732 sq mi
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Red Cross has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has declined 10% since 2009. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $148,700. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
742
−10%since 2009
from 829 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
199 / sq mi
−10%since 2009
from 222 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
46.8
+20%since 2009
from 38.9 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
596680764847931200920202024Red Cross
2024903
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $49,219 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,105
Unchangedsince 2009
from $22,208 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $135,600 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$587
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2009
from $575 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+20%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(811)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(5)
Diversity Score5.3%(44)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(700)
Black1.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(24)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other1.5%(11)
Diversity Score15.9%(118)
Diversity Score
16
+199%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
3.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
48.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.7%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Cross, North Carolina?

Red Cross, North Carolina has about 742 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Red Cross, North Carolina?

The typical household in Red Cross, North Carolina earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Cross, North Carolina expensive?

In Red Cross, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $148,700, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Red Cross, North Carolina?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Red Cross, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red Cross, North Carolina?

About 13.4% of people in Red Cross, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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