Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC

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2023 Population
122,597
1.52% 1-year growth
2023 Median Age
39.8
0% 1-year change
2023 Poverty Rate
12%
2.78% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$77,039
6.35% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$261,700
11.2% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
56,048
1.96% 1-year growth

About

In the year of 2023, Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC had a population of 123k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $77,039. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC grew from 120,763 to 122,597, a 1.52% increase and its median household income grew from $72,437 to $77,039, a 6.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.9%), Other (Hispanic) (2.83%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.52%).

7.76% of the households in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, 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.

97.4% of the residents in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC are Stanly Community College (832 degrees awarded in 2023) and Pfeiffer University (339 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC was $261,700, and the homeownership rate was 77.3%.

Most people in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC is home to a population of 123k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.32% of Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (6.52k people).

In 2023, there were 5.56 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (90.4k people) in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.56k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC are Spanish (5,236 households), Hmong (678 households), and Telugu (375 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
62,005
Women
50.5%
60,682
Men
49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 122,687 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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Citizenship

97.4%
2023 Citizenship
97.6%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.4% of Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    90.4k ± 1.63k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    16.2k ± 1.67k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    3.56k ± 578
6.5%
Hispanic Population
7.97k people

In 2023, there were 5.56 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (90.4k people) in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.56k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.5% of the people in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC are hispanic (7.97k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    1,900 ± 1,062 people
  2. India
    786 ± 686 people
  3. Philippines
    341 ± 453 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,900 Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC residents, followed by India with 786 and Philippines with 341.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.32%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
6.52k people
4.87%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
5.88k people

As of 2023, 5.32% of Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC residents (6.52k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC was 4.87%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    5,236 households (4.53%)
  2. Hmong
    678 households (0.586%)
  3. Telugu
    375 households (0.324%)

7.76% of the households in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC was Spanish. 4.53% of the households in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,772 ± 271
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,222 ± 375
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,118 ± 339

Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC employs 56k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC were Construction (4,924 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,269 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,191 people), and the highest paying industries were Legal services ($182,019), Employment services ($156,343), and Structural metals, & boiler, tank, & shipping container manufacturing ($130,999).

Males in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,919. The income inequality in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.427, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
26,311
Women
46.9%
29,737
Men
53.1%

The workforce of Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC in 2023 was 56,048 people, with 46.9% woman, and 53.1% men.

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Occupations

56k
2023 Value
1.96%
1 Year growth
± 1.96%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.96%, from 55k employees to 56k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,949 people), Registered nurses (1,892 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,339 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

56k
2023 Value
1.96%
1 Year growth
± 1.96%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.96%, from 55k employees to 56k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC, are Construction (4,924 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,269 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,191 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, 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

$51,770
Median earning men ± $2,050
$38,431
Median earning women ± $2,128

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($97,358), Wholesale Trade ($72,337), and Information ($69,402).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($59,883), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,301), and Construction ($48,662).

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Education

In 2023, universities in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC awarded 1,171 degrees. The student population of Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,162 male students and 2,319 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC are White (753 and 64.7%), followed by Black or African American (219 and 18.8%), Hispanic or Latino (73 and 6.27%), and Unknown (52 and 4.47%).

The largest universities in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Stanly Community College (832 and 71.1%) and Pfeiffer University (339 and 28.9%).

The most popular majors in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC are General Business Administration & Management (245 and 20.9%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (139 and 11.9%), and Accounting & Finance (62 and 5.29%).

The median tuition cost in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC for private four year colleges is $32,580.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 3,481 (33.4% men and 66.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 3,481 students enrolled in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC, 33.4% men and 66.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,221 records, of which 67.2% were women and 32.8% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Business Administration & Management
    154 degrees awarded
  2. General Educational Leadership & Administration
    40 degrees awarded
  3. Kindergarten & Preschool Education
    39 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC was General Business Administration & Management with 154 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Stanly Community College
    832 degrees awarded
  2. Pfeiffer University
    339 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Stanly Community College with 832 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 307 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC, which is 0.355 times less than the 864 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 753 degrees mean that there were 3.44 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 219 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,580) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,350) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,364) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.712% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.847% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (29.7k), Some college (20.5k), and Bachelors Degree (16.8k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC was $261,700 in 2023, which is 0.863 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $235,300 to $261,700, a 11.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC is 77.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 29.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$261,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$9,538
$34,384
Median Property Taxes
±$1,479

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Rent vs Own

77.3%
Homeownership
2023
67.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 77.3% of the housing units in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.9%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$77,039
Median Household Income
± $3,852
44.5k
Number of Households
± 1,857

In 2023, the median household income of the 44.5k households in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC grew to $77,039 from the previous year's value of $72,437.

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Wage Distribution

0.427
2023 Wage GINI in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC
0.418
2022 Wage GINI in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC

In 2023, the income inequality in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC was 0.427 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.13% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (75.8%)
  2. Worked At Home (12.1%)
  3. Carpooled (9.94%)

In 2023, 75.8% of workers in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.1%) and those who carpooled to work (9.94%).

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Commute Time

29.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC have a longer commute time (29.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.81% of the workforce in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC (14.4k out of 120k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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Health

91.7% of the population of Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 48.8% on employee plans, 14.4% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.47% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,413 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.27%
Uninsured
48.8%
Employer Coverage
14.4%
Medicaid
13.5%
Medicare
13.5%
Non-Group
1.47%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC declined by 3.81% from 8.6% to 8.27%.

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