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CITY · 2020 ACS

Southmont

North Carolina · 1,563 residents · 4.561 sq mi
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Southmont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,667. Population has grown 36% since 2019. Median home value is $124,600. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,563
+36%since 2019
from 1,150 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
50.2
−12%since 2019
from 57.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8231K1K1K2K201020202024Southmont
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.2%(66)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.4%(69)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.5%(102)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.7%(74)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(74)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.6%(119)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.7%(167)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.9%(201)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6422.6%(353)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413.6%(213)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.8%(107)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.2%(18)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,667
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $52,386 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,759
+4%since 2019
from $28,715 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
−11.7 ptssince 2019
from 35.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2019
from 21.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,600
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $165,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2019
from 94.1% in 2019
15.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−7%since 2019
from 3.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,082)
Black5.9%(68)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,409)
Black2.9%(45)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(50)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English13.5%(157)
Irish7.5%(87)
German5.2%(61)
American5%(58)
Scottish3.5%(41)
Italian1.3%(15)
Dutch1%(12)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2019
from 24.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 88.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+3%since 2019
from 35.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2019
from 84.2% 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
7.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 55.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 31.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 46.4% in 2019
Female
55.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 53.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married25.2%(168)
Married51.8%(345)
Widowed20.3%(135)
Divorced2.7%(18)
Women 15+
Never married20.4%(133)
Married56.7%(370)
Widowed18.7%(122)
Divorced4.1%(27)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southmont, North Carolina?

Southmont, North Carolina has about 1,563 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Southmont, North Carolina earns about $42,667 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 $124,600.

How educated are people in Southmont, North Carolina?

About 38.5% 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 9.4% of people in Southmont, 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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