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Rhodhiss

North Carolina · 997 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 $38,625. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 631 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,000. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
997
+172%since 2000
from 366 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
839 / sq mi
+172%since 2000
from 308 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
−12%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2865267661K1K1990201020202024Rhodhiss
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,625
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,602
+8%since 2000
from $18,165 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.8%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$879
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.9%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
29.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(824)
Black2.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(59)
Asian2.9%(29)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score28.9%(288)
Diversity Score
29
+1318%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−15.3 ptssince 2011
from 19.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−60.3 ptssince 2013
from 71.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rhodhiss, North Carolina?

Rhodhiss, North Carolina has about 997 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rhodhiss, North Carolina earns about $38,625 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 $70,000, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in Rhodhiss, North Carolina?

About 7.0% 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 17.5% 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 359 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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

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