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Speed

North Carolina · 66 residents (2025 est.) · 0.304 sq mi
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Population has declined 9% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 59.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64
−9%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
211 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 230 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.3
+26%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:66 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
405672881041990201020202024Speed
202464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$35,023
+105%since 2000
from $17,079 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+47.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.294
+29%since 2010
from 0.228 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food17.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance14.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services14.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
67.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
32.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(36)
Black45.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.7%(46)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.5%(24)
Black51.6%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.9%(7)
Diversity Score72.7%(47)
Diversity Score
73
+11%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.9%
+27.6 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
−23%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−20.4 ptssince 2011
from 20.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.6%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.4%
−16.4 ptssince 2012
from 39.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
55.9%
+24.2 ptssince 2017
from 31.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Speed, North Carolina?

Speed, North Carolina has about 64 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Speed, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Speed, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Speed, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Speed, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Speed, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Speed, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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