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Rhodhiss

North Carolina · 1,070 residents · 1.188 sq mi
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Rhodhiss has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,882. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 704 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,000. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% 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
1,070
+192%since 2000
from 366 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
901 / sq mi
+192%since 2000
from 308 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
−7%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2865267661K1K1990201020202024Rhodhiss
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,882
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,971
−34%since 2000
from $18,165 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade22.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.7%
−45.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+35%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(363)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(985)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(49)
Asian1.6%(17)
Other0.6%(6)
Diversity Score16.9%(181)
Diversity Score
17
+732%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
11.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.6%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.7%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rhodhiss, North Carolina?

Rhodhiss, North Carolina has about 1,070 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rhodhiss, North Carolina earns about $30,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rhodhiss, North Carolina expensive?

In Rhodhiss, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $80,000, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Rhodhiss, North Carolina?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rhodhiss, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rhodhiss, North Carolina?

About 23.3% of people in Rhodhiss, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rhodhiss, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Rhodhiss, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 432 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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

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