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Varnamtown

North Carolina · 525 residents · 0.882 sq mi
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Varnamtown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,280. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $158,700. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
525
+9%since 2000
from 481 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
595 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 545 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.1
+27%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3945136327518701990201020202024Varnamtown
2024782
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,280
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,528
+28%since 2000
from $18,394 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction34.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
19.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−18%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(490)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(9)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other2.7%(14)
Diversity Score12.7%(67)
Diversity Score
13
+511%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+108%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.4%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.9%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Varnamtown, North Carolina?

Varnamtown, North Carolina has about 525 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Varnamtown, North Carolina earns about $60,280 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 $158,700.

How educated are people in Varnamtown, North Carolina?

About 13.0% 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 25.3% 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 91 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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