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Salvo

North Carolina · 229 residents · 0.969 sq mi
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Salvo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,700. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 116 residents. Median home value is $530,000. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% 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
229
+103%vs 2011
vs 113 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
236 / sq mi
+103%vs 2011
vs 117 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
48.2
−19%vs 2011
vs 59.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
27102178253328201020202024Salvo
2024220
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $43,229 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$33,752
+3%vs 2011
vs $32,909 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.250
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.251 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information50%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$530,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $489,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2022
Owner-occupied
33.0%
−67.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
40.6% rent
Vacancy rate
90.3%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
56.8%
+13.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
13.4
+18%vs 2011
vs 11.3 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(215)
Black1.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(7)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.7%(27)
Diversity Score
12
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.6%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−22.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.2% in 2011
Female
50.0%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.6%
−8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salvo, North Carolina?

Salvo, North Carolina has about 229 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Salvo, North Carolina earns about $39,700 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salvo, North Carolina expensive?

In Salvo, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $530,000.

How educated are people in Salvo, North Carolina?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Salvo, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salvo, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Salvo, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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