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Varnamtown

North Carolina · 525 residents (2025 est.) · 0.882 sq mi
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Varnamtown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,844. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $293,800. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
782
+63%since 2000
from 481 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
887 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 545 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.3
+18%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:525 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3945136327518701990201020202024Varnamtown
2024782
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,844
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,716
+56%since 2000
from $18,394 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
+5%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction25.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$293,800
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,087
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $565 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
6.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
81.0%
+81.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+66%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(475)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(728)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(54)
Diversity Score16.1%(126)
Diversity Score
16
+675%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+118%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.7%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.1%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2012
from 23.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.7%
−67.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+28.2 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Varnamtown, North Carolina?

Varnamtown, North Carolina has about 782 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Varnamtown, North Carolina earns about $54,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Varnamtown, North Carolina expensive?

In Varnamtown, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $293,800, and the typical rent is about $1,087 a month.

How educated are people in Varnamtown, North Carolina?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Varnamtown, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Varnamtown, North Carolina?

About 19.9% of people in Varnamtown, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Varnamtown, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Varnamtown, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 348 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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