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Saratoga

North Carolina · 353 residents · 0.632 sq mi
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Population has declined 7% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $109,800. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
353
−7%since 2000
from 379 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
559 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 600 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+15%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2633474315145981990201020202024Saratoga
2024291
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,395
+40%since 2000
from $15,317 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $619 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
31.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(280)
Black19.8%(75)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.7%(192)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(156)
Black46.2%(163)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(23)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other3.5%(12)
Diversity Score73.9%(261)
Diversity Score
74
+46%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+91%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.5%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saratoga, North Carolina?

Saratoga, North Carolina has about 353 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Saratoga, North Carolina expensive?

In Saratoga, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $109,800, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Saratoga, North Carolina?

About 13.9% 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 27.6% 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 31 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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