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Valle Crucis

North Carolina · 242 residents · 4.436 sq mi
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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

Total population
242
Unchangedsince 2023
from 243 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
55 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 55 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.1
+49%since 2023
from 35.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
88235381527674201020202024Valle Crucis
2024242
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$71,070
+33%since 2023
from $53,409 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 68.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+17%since 2023
from 0.344 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$463,800
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 68.4% in 2023
25.2% rent
Vacancy rate
61.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 73.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(242)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% 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
33.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
55.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 66.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
44.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 33.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 63.4% in 2023
Female
43.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 36.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% 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 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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