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Sunbury

North Carolina · 276 residents · 2.45 sq mi
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Sunbury has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has declined 8% since 2019. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $142,600. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
276
−8%since 2019
from 300 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
113 / sq mi
−8%since 2019
from 122 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
−25%since 2019
from 63.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
98166235303371201020202024Sunbury
2024251
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $41,016 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,702
+6%since 2019
from $24,285 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services15%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $138,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$838
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.1%
+22.3 ptssince 2019
from 62.8% in 2019
14.9% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+2%since 2019
from 3.4 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(164)
Black45.3%(136)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62%(186)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(199)
Black18.1%(50)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.6%(134)
Diversity Score
49
−22%since 2019
from 62 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 26.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2019
from 89.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 22.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
37.5%
−33.1 ptssince 2019
from 70.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
38.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2019
from 27.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 51.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 71.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 36.0% in 2019
Female
68.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 64.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunbury, North Carolina?

Sunbury, North Carolina has about 276 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sunbury, North Carolina earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunbury, North Carolina expensive?

In Sunbury, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $142,600, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Sunbury, North Carolina?

About 19.2% 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 0.0% 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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