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Teachey

North Carolina · 500 residents (2025 est.) · 1.054 sq mi
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Teachey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,111. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $181,800. Households here earn about 29% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
427
+74%since 2000
from 245 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
405 / sq mi
+74%since 2000
from 232 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
−4%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:500 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1943454976488001990201020202024Teachey
2024427
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,111
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,430
+49%since 2000
from $19,725 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+30.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+20%since 2010
from 0.338 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,800
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+130%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(102)
Black50.6%(124)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(17)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.7%(173)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(210)
Black29.3%(125)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(72)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(20)
Diversity Score80.2%(343)
Diversity Score
80
+13%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+31.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+124%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 17.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+24.2 ptssince 2017
from 68.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 82.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 17.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Teachey, North Carolina?

Teachey, North Carolina has about 427 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Teachey, North Carolina earns about $51,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Teachey, North Carolina expensive?

In Teachey, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $181,800, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Teachey, North Carolina?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Teachey, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Teachey, North Carolina?

About 15.8% of people in Teachey, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Teachey, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Teachey, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 183 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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