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Wallburg

North Carolina · 3,051 residents · 5.591 sq mi
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Wallburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,122. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $183,300. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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
3,051
Unchangedsince 2019
from 3,053 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
546 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2019
from 546 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+3%since 2019
from 44.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K200920202024Wallburg
20243K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,122
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $63,555 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,708
+2%since 2019
from $33,127 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 42.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $170,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $811 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 92.5% in 2019
11.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−8%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(2,849)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(176)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0.7%(20)
Diversity Score15.7%(480)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(2,764)
Black1.6%(48)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(120)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0.7%(23)
Diversity Score16.3%(498)
Diversity Score
16
+4%since 2019
from 16 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2019
from 22.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 97.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+13%since 2019
from 27.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 85.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 68.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 35.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
Female
51.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wallburg, North Carolina?

Wallburg, North Carolina has about 3,051 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wallburg, North Carolina earns about $74,122 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wallburg, North Carolina expensive?

In Wallburg, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $183,300, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Wallburg, North Carolina?

About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wallburg, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wallburg, North Carolina?

About 5.8% of people in Wallburg, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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