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Skippers Corner

North Carolina · 2,912 residents · 7.006 sq mi
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Skippers Corner has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,485. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,666 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $185,700. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,912
+134%since 2000
from 1,246 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
416 / sq mi
+134%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+16%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6942K2K3K4K2000201020202024Skippers Corner
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,485
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,294
−1%since 2000
from $22,533 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
21.0% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+13%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(1,058)
Black8.5%(106)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.4%(378)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(1,991)
Black13%(380)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(387)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other6.2%(181)
Diversity Score63.6%(1,851)
Diversity Score
64
+109%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.8%
−22.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.1%
−51.5 ptssince 2013
from 71.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skippers Corner, North Carolina?

Skippers Corner, North Carolina has about 2,912 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Skippers Corner, North Carolina?

The typical household in Skippers Corner, North Carolina earns about $51,485 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Skippers Corner, North Carolina expensive?

In Skippers Corner, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $185,700, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Skippers Corner, North Carolina?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Skippers Corner, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Skippers Corner, North Carolina?

About 26.1% of people in Skippers Corner, 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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