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Riegelwood

North Carolina · 545 residents · 3.084 sq mi
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Riegelwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,406. Population has fallen 35% since 2019, a loss of 295 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $224,600. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% 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
545
−35%since 2019
from 840 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
177 / sq mi
−35%since 2019
from 272 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+61%since 2019
from 29.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
167350534718901201020202024Riegelwood
2024649
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,406
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $35,451 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,327
+41%since 2019
from $14,465 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2019
from 25.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $210,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+34.4 ptssince 2019
from 58.3% in 2019
7.3% rent
Afford Score
4.4
−26%since 2019
from 5.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(515)
Black20.1%(169)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(120)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(36)
Diversity Score70.2%(589)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(312)
Black26.6%(145)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(48)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other6.1%(33)
Diversity Score72.6%(396)
Diversity Score
73
+4%since 2019
from 70 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 86.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+1%since 2019
from 21.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 93.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 33.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.1% in 2019
Female
52.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.9% in 2019
Foreign born
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2019
from 24.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riegelwood, North Carolina?

Riegelwood, North Carolina has about 545 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Riegelwood, North Carolina earns about $51,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riegelwood, North Carolina expensive?

In Riegelwood, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $224,600.

How educated are people in Riegelwood, North Carolina?

About 2.3% of adults age 25 and over in Riegelwood, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riegelwood, North Carolina?

About 15.5% of people in Riegelwood, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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