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Southmont

North Carolina · 1,470 residents · 4.561 sq mi
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Southmont has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,388. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $153,100. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
1,470
+4%vs 2011
vs 1,411 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
322 / sq mi
+4%vs 2011
vs 309 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
−9%vs 2011
vs 47.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
8231K1K1K2K201020202024Southmont
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,388
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $49,729 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,302
+6%vs 2011
vs $22,918 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.336 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $134,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−32.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.9% in 2011
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.8%
+6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+14%vs 2011
vs 2.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,329)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(82)
Diversity Score13.7%(193)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(1,346)
Black4%(59)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(26)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other5.8%(85)
Diversity Score26.6%(392)
Diversity Score
27
+95%vs 2011
vs 14 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.1% 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
32.2 min
−7%vs 2011
vs 34.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+2.0 ptsvs 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
11.5%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.0%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.4% in 2011
Female
42.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southmont, North Carolina?

Southmont, North Carolina has about 1,470 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southmont, North Carolina?

The typical household in Southmont, North Carolina earns about $49,388 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southmont, North Carolina expensive?

In Southmont, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $153,100.

How educated are people in Southmont, North Carolina?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Southmont, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southmont, North Carolina?

About 19.4% of people in Southmont, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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