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27299

Linwood, NC

Total Population
5,260
Median Household Income
$73,333
Median Home Value
$172,700
Median Rent
$939

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$73,333
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$172,700
100.3% above state median
Rent
$939
100% above state median
Median Age
35.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Linwood, NC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 6.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Family-oriented community with 68% family households.

Poverty rate of 15.9% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$73,333
-2.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-49,277,201
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.00 people

Total Households
1,754
Family Households
67.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
21.9%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
21.4%
#3 Industry
Finance
16.0%
Total Employed Residents:1,446

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
6.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.0%
0 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,407
Commute Insights
00

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.4%
2,631 employed
Labor Force
2,816
185 unemployed
Median Age
35.9 years
Per Capita Income
$31,600
Poverty Rate
15.9%

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