CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Statesville

North Carolina · 24,532 residents · 27.611 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Charlotte metro area
Compare
The short version

Statesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,117. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $134,500. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
24,532
+5%since 2000
from 23,320 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
888 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 845 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+2%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K20K24K27K31K1990201020202024Statesville
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,117
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,925 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,012
+14%since 2000
from $19,328 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
47.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+31%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Statesville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(13,381)
Black31.6%(7,375)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(1,658)
Asian2.7%(625)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.3%(16,158)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(12,542)
Black34.1%(8,356)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(2,665)
Asian1.9%(457)
Other2%(486)
Diversity Score76.2%(18,682)
Diversity Score
76
+10%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
10.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.9%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Statesville

Dania Beach
Pop 32,791
Egypt Lake-Leto
Pop 35,873
Biscayne Gardens
Pop 35,472
West Little River
Pop 33,890
Places similar to Statesville
Head to head

Compare Statesville to nearby cities

STATESVILLE VS
Mooresville
Income$89,647+155%
Home value$390,900+191%
Population55,842+74%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
STATESVILLE VS
Lake Norman of Catawba
Income$112,656+221%
Home value$492,600+266%
Population9,906−69%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
STATESVILLE VS
Lake Norman of Iredell
Income$173,542+394%
Home value$887,400+560%
Population12,494−61%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
STATESVILLE VS
Conover
Income$65,972+88%
Home value$271,300+102%
Population8,938−72%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Statesville, North Carolina?

Statesville, North Carolina has about 24,532 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Statesville, North Carolina earns about $35,117 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Statesville, North Carolina expensive?

In Statesville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $134,500, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Statesville, North Carolina?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Statesville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Statesville, North Carolina?

About 22.9% of people in Statesville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Statesville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Statesville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,965 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
North Carolina
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Statesville with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →