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Stonewall

North Carolina · 281 residents · 1.707 sq mi
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Stonewall has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,409. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,000. The poverty rate of 32.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
281
−1%since 2000
from 285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
165 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+3%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1121692272853421990201020202024Stonewall
2024131
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,409
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,902
−15%since 2000
from $16,425 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.8%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−46.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+64%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(212)
Black22.1%(63)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score47%(134)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(213)
Black20.3%(57)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(5)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score45.2%(127)
Diversity Score
45
−4%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
−29%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% 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
7.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.9%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stonewall, North Carolina?

Stonewall, North Carolina has about 281 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stonewall, North Carolina earns about $33,409 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stonewall, North Carolina expensive?

In Stonewall, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $115,000, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Stonewall, North Carolina?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Stonewall, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stonewall, North Carolina?

About 32.8% of people in Stonewall, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stonewall, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Stonewall, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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