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Whitsett

North Carolina · 590 residents · 2.583 sq mi
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Whitsett has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,406. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $146,100. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
590
−14%since 2000
from 686 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
228 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 266 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.0
+16%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5246597949281K2000201020202024Whitsett
2024569
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,406
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,820
+4%since 2000
from $21,936 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$973
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−37.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+42%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(635)
Black6%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.2%(111)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(528)
Black6.6%(39)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.2%(131)
Diversity Score
22
+37%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+10%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitsett, North Carolina?

Whitsett, North Carolina has about 590 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Whitsett, North Carolina earns about $41,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitsett, North Carolina expensive?

In Whitsett, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $146,100, and the typical rent is about $973 a month.

How educated are people in Whitsett, North Carolina?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Whitsett, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitsett, North Carolina?

About 7.8% of people in Whitsett, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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