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Staley

North Carolina · 397 residents · 1.159 sq mi
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Staley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $128,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
397
+14%since 2000
from 347 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
343 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1682833985136281990201020202024Staley
2024456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,083
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,670
+33%since 2000
from $14,758 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance15.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(278)
Black6.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score37%(128)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(259)
Black8.1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(74)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.7%(42)
Diversity Score68.2%(271)
Diversity Score
68
+84%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.9%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Staley, North Carolina?

Staley, North Carolina has about 397 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Staley, North Carolina earns about $50,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Staley, North Carolina expensive?

In Staley, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $128,100, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Staley, North Carolina?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Staley, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Staley, North Carolina?

About 11.5% of people in Staley, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Staley, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Staley, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 191 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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

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