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Valley Hill

North Carolina · 2,207 residents · 2.32 sq mi
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Valley Hill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,372. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $242,100. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,207
+3%since 2000
from 2,137 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
50.1
+10%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Valley Hill
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.1%(90)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.3%(96)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.5%(100)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195%(111)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.6%(80)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413%(286)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.5%(210)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.1%(222)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.9%(372)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7416.8%(370)
US avg: 10%
75 to 849.6%(212)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.6%(58)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,372
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,937
+80%since 2000
from $19,922 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,100
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−18%since 2009
from 3.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Valley Hill on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,928)
Black2%(43)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(120)
Asian1.2%(26)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(1,843)
Black2.5%(55)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(173)
Asian1.1%(24)
Other2.1%(46)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican13%(288)
Peruvian2.6%(57)
Cuban0.4%(8)
Venezuelan0.4%(8)
Ancestry
English14.6%(324)
German11.4%(252)
American11.2%(248)
Scottish9.2%(203)
Irish6.5%(144)
Scotch-Irish5.5%(122)
Norwegian4.2%(93)
French4.1%(90)
Polish2.7%(60)
Swedish1.2%(26)
Welsh0.7%(15)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Slovak0.6%(13)
Dutch0.5%(11)
Italian0.5%(10)
British0.4%(9)
Danish0.4%(9)
Finnish0.4%(8)
Ukrainian0.4%(8)
Austrian0.3%(7)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+125%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married11.8%(117)
Married76.3%(757)
Widowed3.9%(39)
Divorced8%(79)
Women 15+
Never married4.8%(55)
Married78.7%(895)
Widowed4.4%(50)
Divorced12%(137)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Hill, North Carolina?

Valley Hill, North Carolina has about 2,207 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valley Hill, North Carolina?

The typical household in Valley Hill, North Carolina earns about $75,372 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley Hill, North Carolina expensive?

In Valley Hill, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $242,100.

How educated are people in Valley Hill, North Carolina?

About 43.6% of adults age 25 and over in Valley Hill, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valley Hill, North Carolina?

About 7.4% of people in Valley Hill, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valley Hill, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Valley Hill, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 426 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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