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Red Cross

North Carolina · 762 residents · 3.732 sq mi
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Red Cross has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,777. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $162,000. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
762
+11%since 2019
from 689 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
204 / sq mi
+11%since 2019
from 185 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
−3%since 2019
from 49.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
596680764847931200920202024Red Cross
2024903
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,777
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,563 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,446
−4%since 2019
from $27,552 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 23.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $155,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $631 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 81.1% in 2019
16.3% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+35%since 2019
from 3.0 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(660)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score10.1%(70)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(697)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score13.5%(103)
Diversity Score
14
+33%since 2019
from 10 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 89.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
−13%since 2019
from 31.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2019
from 91.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2019
from 61.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 47.0% in 2019
Female
53.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 53.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Cross, North Carolina?

Red Cross, North Carolina has about 762 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Red Cross, North Carolina earns about $39,777 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 $162,000, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Red Cross, North Carolina?

About 8.3% 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 10.6% of people in Red Cross, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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