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Vass

North Carolina · 952 residents · 3.361 sq mi
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Vass has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,506. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,800. Households here earn about 36% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
952
+27%since 2000
from 750 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
283 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 223 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
−6%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3767221K1K2K1990201020202024Vass
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,506
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,793
+24%since 2000
from $15,165 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,800
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+94%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(562)
Black17.1%(128)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(34)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.7%(343)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(750)
Black8.1%(77)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(60)
Asian1.3%(12)
Other19.6%(187)
Diversity Score60.7%(577)
Diversity Score
61
+33%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+28%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vass, North Carolina?

Vass, North Carolina has about 952 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vass, North Carolina earns about $36,506 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vass, North Carolina expensive?

In Vass, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $181,800, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Vass, North Carolina?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Vass, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vass, North Carolina?

About 10.5% of people in Vass, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vass, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Vass, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 282 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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