Statesville, NC

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2021 Population
27,777
2.45% 1-year growth
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Budd
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
38.9
0.777% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
19.6%
4.1% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$43,497
3.55% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$167,700
4.03% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
13,638
3.02% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Statesville, NC had a population of 27.8k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $43,497. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Statesville, NC grew from 27,114 to 27,777, a 2.45% increase and its median household income grew from $42,004 to $43,497, a 3.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Statesville, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (32.5%), White (Hispanic) (4.21%), Other (Hispanic) (4.07%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.81%).

None of the households in Statesville, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.5% of the residents in Statesville, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Statesville, NC are Mitchell Community College (865 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Statesville, NC was $167,700, and the homeownership rate was 53.7%.

Most people in Statesville, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Statesville, NC was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Statesville, NC is home to a population of 27.8k people, from which 94.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.9% of Statesville, NC residents were born outside of the country (2.19k people).

In 2021, there were 1.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.8k people) in Statesville, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.04k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.17k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

94.5%
2021 Citizenship
94%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.5% of Statesville, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Statesville, NC was 94%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Statesville, NC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    13.8k ± 682
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    9.04k ± 617
  3. White (Hispanic)
    1.17k ± 482
13.2%
Hispanic Population
3.66k people

In 2021, there were 1.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.8k people) in Statesville, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.04k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.17k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

13.2% of the people in Statesville, NC are hispanic (3.66k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    219,250 ± 11,374 people
  2. India
    77,157 ± 6,794 people
  3. Honduras
    37,868 ± 4,769 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 219,250 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 77,157 and Honduras with 37,868.

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Foreign-Born Population

7.9%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
2.19k people
8.62%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
2.34k people

As of 2021, 7.9% of Statesville, NC residents (2.19k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Statesville, NC was 8.62%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    449 ± 149
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    231 ± 136
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    212 ± 108

Statesville, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.94 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Statesville, NC employs 13.6k people. The largest industries in Statesville, NC are Manufacturing (2,922 people), Retail Trade (1,795 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,757 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($63,155), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,619), and Wholesale Trade ($51,232).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

13.6k
2021 Value
± 1,006
3.02%
1 Year growth
± 9.92%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Statesville, NC grew at a rate of 3.02%, from 13.2k employees to 13.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Statesville, NC, are Production Occupations (2,036 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,746 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,265 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Statesville, NC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

13.6k
2021 Value
± 1,006
3.02%
1 Year growth
± 9.92%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Statesville, NC grew at a rate of 3.02%, from 13.2k employees to 13.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Statesville, NC, are Manufacturing (2,922 people), Retail Trade (1,795 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,757 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Statesville, NC, though some of these residents may live in Statesville, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$34,787
Median earning men ± $3,414
$25,764
Median earning women ± $2,089

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($155,446), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($72,833), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,827).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,250), Construction ($37,833), and Manufacturing ($37,547).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $53.7B
  2. $49.7B
  3. $44.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$462B
2020 Value in North Carolina
$926B
Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina
100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $32.8B
  2. $26.1B
  3. $18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis
Senator from North Carolina2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Ted Budd
Senator from North Carolina3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Statesville, NC awarded 865 degrees. The student population of Statesville, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,297 male students and 1,992 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Statesville, NC are White (580 and 67.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (114 and 13.2%), Black or African American (84 and 9.74%), and Asian (35 and 4.06%).

The largest universities in Statesville, NC by number of degrees awarded are Mitchell Community College (865 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Statesville, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (268 and 31%), Accounting & Finance (80 and 9.25%), and General Business Administration & Management (71 and 8.21%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,289 students enrolled in Statesville, NC, 39.4% men and 60.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,247 records, of which 59.8% were women and 40.2% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 268 degrees awarded
  2. 50 degrees awarded
  3. 16 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Statesville, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 268 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Statesville, NC according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
865 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mitchell Community College with 865 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 352 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Statesville, NC, which is 0.686 times less than the 513 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 580 degrees mean that there were 5.09 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 114 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,432) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($219) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,590) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Statesville, NC was $167,700 in 2021, which is 0.685 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $161,200 to $167,700, a 4.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Statesville, NC is 53.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Statesville, NC have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Statesville, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Statesville, NC is $43,497. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Statesville, NC was Census Tract 606.02 with a value of $73,155, followed by Census Tract 607.03 and Census Tract 607.02, with respective values of $65,757 and $61,197.

Property

$167,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$7,493
$6,083
Median Property Taxes
±$572

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Statesville, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Statesville, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

53.7%
Homeownership
2021
67.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 53.7% of the housing units in Statesville, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.1%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 606.02
  2. Census Tract 607.03
  3. Census Tract 607.02

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Statesville, NC was Census Tract 606.02 with a value of $73,155, followed by Census Tract 607.03 and Census Tract 607.02, with respective values of $65,757 and $61,197.

The following map shows all of the places in Statesville, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$43,497
Median Household Income
± $2,636
11.3k
Number of Households
± 866

In 2021, the median household income of the 11.3k households in Statesville, NC grew to $43,497 from the previous year's value of $42,004.

The following chart displays the households in Statesville, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Statesville, NC is from North Carolina.
0.47
2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina
0.47
2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (75.4%)
  2. Carpooled (16.6%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.56%)

In 2021, 75.4% of workers in Statesville, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.6%) and those who worked at home (5.56%).

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Commute Time

21.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Statesville, NC have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.86% of the workforce in Statesville, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Statesville, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Statesville, NC have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

19.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Statesville, NC (5.3k out of 27.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Statesville, NC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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87% of the population of Statesville, NC has health coverage, with 40.7% on employee plans, 21.3% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 1.3% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Iredell County, NC see 1377 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year (1362 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1876 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 456 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,377 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Iredell County, NC

Primary care physicians in Iredell County, NC see an average of 1,377 patients per year. This represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year (1,362 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Iredell County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

13%
Uninsured
40.7%
Employer Coverage
21.3%
Medicaid
12.6%
Medicare
11.1%
Non-Group
1.3%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Statesville, NC grew by 5.74% from 12.3% to 13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Statesville, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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