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St. Pauls

North Carolina · 2,045 residents · 1.628 sq mi
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St. Pauls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,495. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,100. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,045
−4%since 2000
from 2,137 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,256 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,313 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+17%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024St. Pauls
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,495
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,347 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,053
+36%since 2000
from $12,520 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,100
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$624
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
48.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+3%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(1,180)
Black25.1%(537)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(315)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.5%(1,529)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(865)
Black16.9%(346)
Hispanic / Latino30.8%(630)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other7%(144)
Diversity Score84.5%(1,729)
Diversity Score
85
+18%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+23%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.9%
−57.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Pauls, North Carolina?

St. Pauls, North Carolina has about 2,045 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Pauls, North Carolina?

The typical household in St. Pauls, North Carolina earns about $30,495 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Pauls, North Carolina expensive?

In St. Pauls, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $84,100, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in St. Pauls, North Carolina?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in St. Pauls, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Pauls, North Carolina?

About 28.6% of people in St. Pauls, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Pauls, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Pauls, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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