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Saratoga

North Carolina · 379 residents · 0.632 sq mi
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Saratoga has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,667. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
379
+18%since 1990
from 322 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
600 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 509 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.7
−3%since 1990
from 40.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2633474315145981990201020202024Saratoga
2024291
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,667
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,917 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,317
+72%since 1990
from $8,882 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.1%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $353 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.2%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
27.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−34%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(307)
Black4.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12.5%(40)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(280)
Black19.8%(75)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score50.7%(192)
Diversity Score
51
+305%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.1%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 58.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
−35%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saratoga, North Carolina?

Saratoga, North Carolina has about 379 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Saratoga, North Carolina earns about $31,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saratoga, North Carolina expensive?

In Saratoga, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $59,400, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Saratoga, North Carolina?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Saratoga, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saratoga, North Carolina?

About 13.1% of people in Saratoga, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saratoga, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Saratoga, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 57 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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