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Valle Crucis

North Carolina · 436 residents · 4.436 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 93% since 2019. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

436
+93%since 2019
from 226 in 2019
2010 – 2024
98 / sq mi
+93%since 2019
from 51 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
47.2
+31%since 2019
from 35.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
88235381527674201020202024Valle Crucis
2024242
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,416
−14%since 2019
from $23,664 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2019
from 43.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
11.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services24.4%
US avg: 6.6%
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%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$346,700
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
81.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 75.0% in 2019
18.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(226)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(392)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(28)
Asian1.1%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.6%(81)
19
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 88.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
28.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2019
from 15.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
+6%since 2019
from 17.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
75.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2019
from 82.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
61.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2019
from 72.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
48.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2019
from 37.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

60.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 59.7% in 2019
39.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 40.3% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
13.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 19.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Valle Crucis, North Carolina?

Valle Crucis, North Carolina has about 436 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Valle Crucis, North Carolina expensive?

In Valle Crucis, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $346,700.

How educated are people in Valle Crucis, North Carolina?

About 58.6% 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 11.7% 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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