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Speed

North Carolina · 63 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 $21,563. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 62% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
63
−10%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
207 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 230 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.5
+10%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
405672881041990201020202024Speed
202464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,563
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$18,160
+6%since 2000
from $17,079 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information42.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade21.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
81.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
18.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.7%(20)
Black68.3%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.2%(34)
Diversity Score
54
−18%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+39.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
−10%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−20.4 ptssince 2011
from 20.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.4%
−24.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.7%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
66.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Speed, North Carolina?

Speed, North Carolina has about 63 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Speed, North Carolina earns about $21,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

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 15.7% 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 28 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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