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Siler City

North Carolina · 7,702 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 $38,977. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,300. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
7,702
+11%since 2000
from 6,966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,273 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,152 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
+11%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Siler City
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,977
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,651 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,403
+68%since 2000
from $13,947 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10%
Information17.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
49.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+33%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.1%(1,931)
Black18.9%(1,458)
Hispanic / Latino51%(3,928)
Asian1.1%(88)
Other6.9%(531)
Diversity Score82.2%(6,329)
Diversity Score
82
+2%since 2000
from 80 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 16.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.2%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
26.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.5%
−41.3 ptssince 2013
from 66.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Siler City, North Carolina?

Siler City, North Carolina has about 7,702 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Siler City, North Carolina earns about $38,977 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 $122,300, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Siler City, North Carolina?

About 13.0% 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 21.9% of people in Siler City, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Siler City, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Siler City, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,894 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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

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