Engelhard, NC cityscape

27824

Engelhard, NC

Total Population
1,445
Median Household Income
$29,844
Median Home Value
$75,200
Median Rent
$796

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$29,844
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$75,200
100.2% above state median
Rent
$796
100% above state median
Median Age
35.0 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 Engelhard, NC

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

Unemployment rate of 18.0% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 63.2% 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
$29,844
-60.3% 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: 2.13 people

Total Households
660
Family Households
20.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Construction
34.5%
#2 Industry
Mining
20.0%
#3 Industry
Agriculture
20.0%
Total Employed Residents:165

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
9.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
17.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.0%
0 workers
Public Transit
2.3%
9 workers
Total Commuting Workers:395
Commute Insights
0
Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
82.0%
395 employed
Labor Force
482
87 unemployed
Median Age
35.0 years
Per Capita Income
$13,834
Poverty Rate
63.2%

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