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Snow Hill

North Carolina · 1,595 residents · 1.539 sq mi
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Snow Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,882. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $80,500. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,595
+5%since 2000
from 1,514 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,036 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 984 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
−5%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Snow Hill
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,882
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,795 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,421
+28%since 2000
from $15,904 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$504
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.1%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
46.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+18%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.8%(708)
Black48.8%(739)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(50)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.5%(1,007)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(579)
Black52.6%(839)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(138)
Asian1.1%(18)
Other1.2%(18)
Diversity Score72.8%(1,161)
Diversity Score
73
+9%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+20%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.1%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Female
56.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Snow Hill, North Carolina?

Snow Hill, North Carolina has about 1,595 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Snow Hill, North Carolina?

The typical household in Snow Hill, North Carolina earns about $28,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Snow Hill, North Carolina expensive?

In Snow Hill, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $80,500, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Snow Hill, North Carolina?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Snow Hill, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Snow Hill, North Carolina?

About 28.5% of people in Snow Hill, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Snow Hill, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Snow Hill, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 217 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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