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Walstonburg

North Carolina · 193 residents · 0.407 sq mi
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Walstonburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,900. With a median age of 48.3, 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 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
193
−14%since 2000
from 224 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
474 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 550 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+30%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1632192763323881990201020202024Walstonburg
2024313
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,375
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,843
+1%since 2000
from $19,571 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,900
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$979
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
18.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−11%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(182)
Black15.6%(35)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.8%(85)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(115)
Black25.9%(50)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.4%(12)
Diversity Score72.7%(140)
Diversity Score
73
+92%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+138%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
Female
60.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.7%
−61.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walstonburg, North Carolina?

Walstonburg, North Carolina has about 193 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walstonburg, North Carolina earns about $44,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walstonburg, North Carolina expensive?

In Walstonburg, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $77,900, and the typical rent is about $979 a month.

How educated are people in Walstonburg, North Carolina?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Walstonburg, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walstonburg, North Carolina?

About 24.1% of people in Walstonburg, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walstonburg, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Walstonburg, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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