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Woodfin

North Carolina · 7,936 residents · 9.191 sq mi
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Woodfin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,794. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,774 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $244,100. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 147%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,936
+151%since 2000
from 3,162 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
863 / sq mi
+151%since 2000
from 344 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+10%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K5K7K9K1990201020202024Woodfin
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,794
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,525 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,957
+84%since 2000
from $17,408 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,100
+147%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,167
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $532 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.9% in 2000
51.6% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+101%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(2,824)
Black2%(62)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(212)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.4%(676)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(6,239)
Black5.2%(415)
Hispanic / Latino9%(717)
Asian1.7%(137)
Other3.6%(285)
Diversity Score43.3%(3,433)
Diversity Score
43
+102%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
46.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.9%
−59.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodfin, North Carolina?

Woodfin, North Carolina has about 7,936 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Woodfin, North Carolina earns about $50,794 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodfin, North Carolina expensive?

In Woodfin, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $244,100, and the typical rent is about $1,167 a month.

How educated are people in Woodfin, North Carolina?

About 37.0% of adults age 25 and over in Woodfin, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodfin, North Carolina?

About 20.9% of people in Woodfin, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodfin, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodfin, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,247 residents, a change of about 195 percent over that period.

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