Bakersville, NC

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Population

522

15.3% decline

Median Age

48.5


Poverty Rate

37.5%


Number of Employees

157

8.72% decline

Median Property Value

$181,300

9.88% growth

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About

In 2017, Bakersville, NC had a population of 522 people with a median age of 48.5 and a median household income of N/A. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Bakersville, NC declined from 616 to 522, a -15.3% decrease and its median household income N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A.

The population of Bakersville, NC is 92.1% White Alone, 7.09% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.766% American Indian & Alaska Native Alone. N/A% of the people in Bakersville, NC speak a non-English language, and 99.2% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Bakersville, NC is $181,300, and the homeownership rate is 41.2%. Most people in Bakersville, NC commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 20 minutes. The average car ownership in Bakersville, NC is 4 cars per household.

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United StatesNorth CarolinaMitchell County, NCWatauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC

Economy

The economy of Bakersville, NC employs 157 people. The largest industries in Bakersville, NC are Retail Trade (59 people), Construction (34 people), and Manufacturing (12 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,208), Manufacturing ($36,071), and Construction ($31,667).

Median household income in Bakersville, NC is N/A. Males in Bakersville, NC have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,729. The income inequality in Bakersville, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

N/A

N/A value

± N/A

N/A%

1 Year Growth

± N/A%

Households in Bakersville, NC have a median annual income of N/A, which is approximately the same the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of N/A in N/A, which represents a N/A% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$59,982

Average Male Salary

± $1,136

$44,729

Average Female Salary

± $812

In 2017, full-time male employees in North Carolina made 1.34 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $59,267 ± $4,472

  2. White

    $49,962 ± $811

  3. Two or More Races

    $36,539 ± $3,942

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bakersville, NC is from North Carolina.

0.473

2017 Wage GINI

0.471

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.39% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9502

  2. N/A

  3. N/A

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bakersville, NC was Census Tract 9502 with a value of $38,986, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

37.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bakersville, NC (196 out of 522 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

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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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    184 ± 68

  2. Hispanic

    13 ± 56

  3. Other

    8 ± 57

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

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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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

157

2017 Value

± 85

-8.72%

1 Year decline

± 82.4%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Bakersville, NC declined at a rate of -8.72%, from 172 employees to 157 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bakersville, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (30 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (19 people), and Production Occupations (18 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bakersville, NC.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Bakersville, NC, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (30 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (19 people), and Production Occupations (18 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Bakersville, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (3.7 times higher than expected), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (3.3 times), and Transportation Occupations (2.62 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Bakersville, NC, by median earnings, are Production Occupations ($75,250), Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($65,556), and Management, Business, Science, & Arts Occupations ($55,875).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

157

2017 Value

± 85

-8.72%

1 Year decline

± 82.4%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Bakersville, NC declined at a rate of -8.72%, from 172 employees to 157 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bakersville, NC, are Retail Trade (59 people), Construction (34 people), and Manufacturing (12 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bakersville, NC, though some of these residents may live in Bakersville, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Bakersville, NC, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (59 people), Construction (34 people), and Manufacturing (12 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Bakersville, NC has an unusually high number of Construction (3.46 times higher than expected), Retail Trade (3.29 times), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (2.61 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Bakersville, NC, by median earnings, are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,208), Manufacturing ($36,071), and Construction ($31,667).

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Domestic Trade

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. Mixed freight

    $54.9B

  2. Pharmaceuticals

    $41.2B

  3. Machinery

    $40B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $54.9B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($41.2B) and Machinery ($40B).

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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$443B

2020 Value

$632B

Projected 2045 Value

42.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $443B. This is expected to increase 42.7% to $632B by 2045.

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. South Carolina

    $28.4B

  2. Virginia

    $28.1B

  3. Georgia

    $28B

In 2015, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $28.4B, followed by Virginia with $28.1B and Georgia and $28B.

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

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Health

87.7% of the population of Bakersville, NC has health coverage, with 15.3% on employee plans, 42.9% on Medicaid, 20.3% on Medicare, 8.81% on non-group plans, and 0.383% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Bakersville, NC was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in Bakersville, NC see 1386 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.431% decrease from the previous year (1392 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2521 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1260 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Edgecombe County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (16.2%). Additionally, Hertford County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (40.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,386 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Mitchell County, NC see an average of 1,386 patients per year. This represents a 0.431% decrease from the previous year (1,392 patients).

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

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

12.3%

Uninsured

15.3%

Employer Coverage

42.9%

Medicaid

20.3%

Medicare

8.81%

Non-Group

0.383%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bakersville, NC declined by 30.7% from 17.7% to 12.3%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Edgecombe County

    16.2% prevalence

  2. Robeson County

    16.1% prevalence

  3. Hertford County

    16% prevalence

Edgecombe County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in North Carolina, at 16.2%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in North Carolina by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Bakersville, NC is home to a population of 522 people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2017, 1.72% of Bakersville, NC residents were born outside of the country (9 people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Bakersville, NC is composed of 481 White Alone residents (92.1%), 37 Hispanic or Latino residents (7.09%), 4 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.766%), 0 Two or More Races residents (0%), 0 Asian Alone residents (0%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), 0 Black or African American Alone residents (0%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

Age

Age by Nativity

48

Median Native-Born Age

± 17.7

51

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 52.8

In 2017, the median age of all people in Bakersville, NC was 48.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 48, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 51. But people in Bakersville, NC are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Bakersville, NC residents was 37.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.72%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

9 people

2.27%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

14 people

As of 2017, 1.72% of Bakersville, NC residents (9 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bakersville, NC was 2.27%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    242,756 ± 11,950 people

  2. India

    60,392 ± 6,015 people

  3. Honduras

    34,513 ± 4,553 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 242,756 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 60,392 and Honduras with 34,513.

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Citizenship

99.2%

2017 Citizenship

98.4%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 99.2% of Bakersville, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Bakersville, NC was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    481 ± 135

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    37 ± 60.7

  3. American Indian & Alaska Native Alone

    4 ± 7

In 2017, there were 13 times more White Alone residents (481 people) in Bakersville, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37 Hispanic or Latino and 4 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Bakersville, NC as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    9 ± 20

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    0 ± 21

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    0 ± 17

Bakersville, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, N/A times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Bakersville, NC was $181,300 in 2017, which is 0.789 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $165,000 to $181,300, a 9.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Bakersville, NC is 41.2%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Bakersville, NC have an average commute time of 20 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Bakersville, NC is higher than the national average, with an average of 4 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$181,300

2017 Median

± $99,954

$165,000

2016 Median

± $120,458

In 2017, the median property value in Bakersville, NC grew to to $181,300 from the previous year's value of $165,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Bakersville, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bakersville, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

N/A

Median Household Income

± N/A

226

Number of Households

± 57

In N/A, the median household income of the 226 households in Bakersville, NC N/A N/A from the previous year's value of N/A.

The following chart displays the households in Bakersville, 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 < $10k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Bakersville, NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bakersville, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

41.2%

2017 Homeownership

34.8%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 41.2% of the housing units in Bakersville, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 34.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Bakersville, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

20 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bakersville, NC have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Bakersville, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    86.6%

  2. Worked At Home

    10.2%

  3. Walked

    3.18%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Bakersville, NC was Drove Alone (86.6%), followed by those who Worked At Home (10.2%) and those who Walked (3.18%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

4 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bakersville, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bakersville, NC have 4 cars, followed by 1 car.

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