CITY · 2020 ACS
South Mills
North Carolina · 362 residents · 1.791 sq mi
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Population has fallen 21% since 2019, a loss of 94 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $141,400. The poverty rate of 61.6% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% 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
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024230
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 36.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.1%
Public administration12.1%
Retail trade9.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
$141,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $142,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(456)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(281)
Black13.8%(50)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.3%(128)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
98.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
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 362 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
Is South Mills, North Carolina expensive?
In South Mills, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $141,400.
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 61.6% 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