Information About 28472

Social Data

The total estimated population is 18,960. Density is very low at 96 persons per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: White: 12,179; Black: 6,140; American Indian: 197; Two or More Races: 128; Asian: 75; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 6; Other Race: 235; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 331 (2%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 18,629 (98%)

There are 267 foreign born residents, of which 42.7% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: Mexico: 98; Philippines: 33; Germany: 18; Honduras: 11; United Kingdom: 10; Canada: 10; Thailand: 10; U.S. Born: This State: 15,207; South: 2,334; Northeast: 666; Midwest: 360; West: 235;

Most Common Foreign Birthplaces in28472 Most Common US Birthplaces in28472

The sex distribution is 49% male and 51% female. The median age is 37 years.

Age Distribution

There are 1,471 married couples with children and 863 single-parent households (142 men, 721 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $27,105 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

U.S.: $41,994; North Carolina: $39,184; 28472: $27,105;

23% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

U.S.: 12%; North Carolina: 12%; 28472: 23%;

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 4,960; Government: 1,348; Self-employed: 407; Unpaid family work: 77; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 2,032; Sales and office: 1,604; Professional and related: 1,317; Production, transportation, and material moving: 1,301; Service: 1,211; Office and administrative support: 885;

Work Types in28472 Common Occupations in28472

The average commute time is 25 minutes to and from work.

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 5,854; Car or truck (carpooled): 821; Walked: 113; Worked at home: 80; Public transportation: 20; Motorcycle: 12; Bicycle: 8;

Transportation to work methods in28472

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in28472.

Housing Data

There are 8,203 housing units, of which 5,257 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 5,420; Renter: 1,977; Vacant: 806; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 2,840; Not Mortgaged: 2,580;

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing in28472

The median single family home value is $79,900.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

U.S.: $1,088; North Carolina: $985; 28472: $806;

Median Rent for Rental Units

U.S.: $519; North Carolina: $431; 28472: $269;

The average household size is 2 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 5.

Housing Units By Year Built

1939 or earlier: 601; 1940 to 1949: 554; 1950 to 1959: 902; 1960 to 1969: 1,301; 1970 to 1979: 1,758; 1980 to 1989: 1,368; 1990 to 1994: 802; 1995 to 1998: 706; 1999 to March 2000: 211;

2.0% of homes lack plumbing and 5.9% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Electricity: 3,598; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 2,526; Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: 986; Utility Gas: 156;

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