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Vanceboro

North Carolina · 869 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 $40,625. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,100. The poverty rate of 35.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
869
−3%since 2000
from 898 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
507 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 524 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+21%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7849221K1K1K1990201020202024Vanceboro
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,655 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,713
+38%since 2000
from $14,327 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.8%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$464
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
45.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(555)
Black28.4%(247)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(53)
Diversity Score64.7%(562)
Diversity Score
65
+30%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+94%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−17.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
58.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vanceboro, North Carolina?

Vanceboro, North Carolina has about 869 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vanceboro, North Carolina earns about $40,625 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 $97,100, and the typical rent is about $464 a month.

How educated are people in Vanceboro, North Carolina?

About 12.1% 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 35.8% of people in Vanceboro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vanceboro, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Vanceboro, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 77 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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