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Sunbury

North Carolina · 251 residents · 2.45 sq mi
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Sunbury has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,902. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 14.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 14.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
251
−5%since 2023
from 264 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
102 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 108 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
14.0
−58%since 2023
from 33.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
98166235303371201020202024Sunbury
2024251
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,902
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $51,094 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,561
−29%since 2023
from $21,848 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.280
+125%since 2023
from 0.125 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
65.7%
+17.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.3%
+78.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(264)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(223)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.2%(28)
Diversity Score24.8%(62)
Diversity Score
25
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
−48%since 2023
from 35.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−16.3 ptssince 2023
from 85.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.8%
−37.2 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
Female
70.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 74.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
58.2%
+38.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunbury, North Carolina?

Sunbury, North Carolina has about 251 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sunbury, North Carolina earns about $62,902 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Sunbury, North Carolina?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sunbury, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunbury, North Carolina?

About 18.3% of people in Sunbury, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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