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Speed

North Carolina · 80 residents · 0.304 sq mi
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Speed has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,300. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
80
+14%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
263 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 230 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.7
+1%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
405672881041990201020202024Speed
202464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,929
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$17,916
+5%since 2000
from $17,079 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.228
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food11.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
51.4%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+4%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic33.8%(27)
Black66.3%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.9%(45)
Diversity Score
56
−15%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: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.7%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+12%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.6%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.5%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.7%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Speed, North Carolina?

Speed, North Carolina has about 80 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Speed, North Carolina earns about $33,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Speed, North Carolina expensive?

In Speed, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $66,300.

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 11 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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