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Vanceboro

North Carolina · 1,005 residents · 1.714 sq mi
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Vanceboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,982. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,900. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,005
+12%since 2000
from 898 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
586 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 524 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.1
−8%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7849221K1K1K1990201020202024Vanceboro
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,982
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,655 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,184
+13%since 2000
from $14,327 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.6%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
44.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+23%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(649)
Black24.2%(217)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.9%(448)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64%(643)
Black29.6%(297)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(38)
Diversity Score62.5%(629)
Diversity Score
63
+25%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+80%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.3%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vanceboro, North Carolina?

Vanceboro, North Carolina has about 1,005 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vanceboro, North Carolina earns about $30,982 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vanceboro, North Carolina expensive?

In Vanceboro, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $87,900, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Vanceboro, North Carolina?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Vanceboro, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vanceboro, North Carolina?

About 23.9% of people in Vanceboro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vanceboro, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Vanceboro, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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