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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Siler City

North Carolina · 4,808 residents · 6.048 sq mi
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Siler City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,987. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 2,158 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $48,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,808
−31%vs 2000
vs 6,966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
795 / sq mi
−31%vs 2000
vs 1,152 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.1
+18%vs 2000
vs 31.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Siler City
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,987
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,651 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,958
−21%vs 2000
vs $13,947 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$48,600
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $79,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$330
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $478 in 2000
US average: $450
66.3%
+7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.1% in 2000
33.7% rent
2.2
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(2,774)
Black19.2%(1,338)
Hispanic / Latino39.3%(2,740)
Asian0.6%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score80.3%(5,593)
1990
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(3,393)
Black27.3%(1,314)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(147)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(101)
Diversity Score57.4%(2,761)
57
−28%vs 2000
vs 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.9%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
−30%vs 2000
vs 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Siler City, North Carolina?

Siler City, North Carolina has about 4,808 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Siler City, North Carolina?

The typical household in Siler City, North Carolina earns about $21,987 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Siler City, North Carolina expensive?

In Siler City, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $48,600, and the typical rent is about $330 a month.

How educated are people in Siler City, North Carolina?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Siler City, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Siler City, North Carolina?

About 13.8% of people in Siler City, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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