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North Carolina · 59 residents · 0.742 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $105,400. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59
+7%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
80 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.8
+68%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
0224365872000201020202024Rex
202459
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,529
−83%since 2000
from $148,073 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
−63.6 ptssince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
+7718%since 2013
from 0.004 in 2013
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade100%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,400
−58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+29.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
+36.4 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.3%(26)
Black40%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.1%(34)
2024
White, non-Hispanic10.2%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other78%(46)
Diversity Score46%(27)
Diversity Score
46
−26%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
49.2%
+49.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
11.9%
−33.3 ptssince 2012
from 45.2% in 2012
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.7%
+17.6 ptssince 2012
from 45.2% in 2012
Female
37.3%
−17.6 ptssince 2012
from 54.8% in 2012
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rex, North Carolina?

Rex, North Carolina has about 59 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Rex, North Carolina expensive?

In Rex, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $105,400.

How educated are people in Rex, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rex, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rex, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Rex, 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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