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Woodlawn

North Carolina · 1,085 residents · 3.294 sq mi
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Woodlawn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,734. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $327,600. With a median age of 62.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,085
+3%since 2000
from 1,051 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
329 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 319 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.4
+53%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5897609301K1K2000201020202024Woodlawn
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,734
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,130 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,386
+40%since 2000
from $25,366 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
−14%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information17.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance16.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$327,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$841
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.5%
+58.5 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+45%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76%(799)
Black20.8%(219)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score44%(462)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66%(716)
Black19.2%(208)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.8%(161)
Diversity Score63.2%(686)
Diversity Score
63
+44%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.1 min
+112%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.0%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.1%
−21.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.2%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.6%
+27.5 ptssince 2012
from 9.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−95.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2017
from 88.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodlawn, North Carolina?

Woodlawn, North Carolina has about 1,085 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Woodlawn, North Carolina earns about $72,734 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodlawn, North Carolina expensive?

In Woodlawn, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $327,600, and the typical rent is about $841 a month.

How educated are people in Woodlawn, North Carolina?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Woodlawn, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodlawn, North Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Woodlawn, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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