CITY
Valle Crucis
North Carolina · 242 residents · 4.436 sq mi
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The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.
At a glance
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024242
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
5 to 912%(29)
10 to 141.2%(3)
15 to 191.2%(3)
20 to 240%(0)
25 to 347%(17)
35 to 4421.9%(53)
45 to 5422.7%(55)
55 to 6421.9%(53)
65 to 746.2%(15)
75 to 845.8%(14)
85 and over0%(0)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 68.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.2%
Other services15.9%
Retail trade11.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(242)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married45.3%(48)
Married42.5%(45)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced12.3%(13)
Women 15+
Never married40.4%(42)
Married46.2%(48)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced13.5%(14)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Valle Crucis, North Carolina?
Valle Crucis, North Carolina has about 242 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is Valle Crucis, North Carolina expensive?
In Valle Crucis, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $463,800.
How educated are people in Valle Crucis, North Carolina?
About 78.3% of adults age 25 and over in Valle Crucis, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Valle Crucis, North Carolina?
About 6.2% of people in Valle Crucis, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
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North CarolinaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024