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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

Total population
362
−21%since 2019
from 456 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
38.9
−28%since 2019
from 53.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
149279410540671201020202024South Mills
2024230
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53%(11)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95%(18)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.8%(21)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 1912.7%(46)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.8%(10)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.1%(33)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4415.7%(57)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 548.6%(31)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6424%(87)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.8%(32)
US avg: 10%
75 to 841.9%(7)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.5%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,827
−2%since 2019
from $32,503 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 36.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
61.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2019
from 52.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $142,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
81.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 79.0% in 2019
18.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(456)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(281)
Black13.8%(50)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Italian61.6%(241)
American19.9%(78)
German3.8%(15)
English1.5%(6)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
−10%since 2019
from 40.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
85.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 82.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2019
from 36.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
Female
50.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 18.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married67.7%(63)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced32.3%(30)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(44)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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