CITY
South Mills
North Carolina · 230 residents · 1.791 sq mi
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Population has fallen 22% since 2023, a loss of 64 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024230
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
50.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(282)
Black4.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.8%(29)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(215)
Black6.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.2%(35)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
73.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 83.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in South Mills, North Carolina?
South Mills, North Carolina has about 230 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in South Mills, North Carolina?
About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in South Mills, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in South Mills, North Carolina?
About 0.0% of people in South Mills, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
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North CarolinaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024