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South Mills

North Carolina · 454 residents · 1.791 sq mi
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South Mills has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has grown 25% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $256,600. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
454
+25%vs 2011
vs 364 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
253 / sq mi
+25%vs 2011
vs 203 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+61%vs 2011
vs 25.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
149279410540671201020202024South Mills
2024230
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $45,066 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$24,323
+2%vs 2011
vs $23,766 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
−9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
+20%vs 2011
vs 0.417 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$256,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $261,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$697
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $736 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.2%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.4% in 2011
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
57.6%
+18.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
−4%vs 2011
vs 5.8 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(336)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.7%(28)
Diversity Score17.8%(65)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(340)
Black16.3%(74)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(11)
Asian2.4%(11)
Other18%(82)
Diversity Score65.3%(296)
Diversity Score
65
+268%vs 2011
vs 18 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
−10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.0 min
−14%vs 2011
vs 52.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.0%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.5%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.7% in 2011
Female
56.5%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
+7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Mills, North Carolina?

South Mills, North Carolina has about 454 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Mills, North Carolina?

The typical household in South Mills, North Carolina earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Mills, North Carolina expensive?

In South Mills, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $256,600, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

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 25.0% of people in South Mills, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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