Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC

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2024 Population

129,769

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

36.8

0.822% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

21.9%

1.66% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$52,813

4.72% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$162,900

8.46% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

51,559

1.62% 1-year growth

About

8.81% of the households in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland 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 Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC are Richmond Community College (682 degrees awarded in 2023) and St. Andrews University (134 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC was $162,900, and the homeownership rate was 67.6%.

Most people in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC borders Stanly & Cabarrus (East) Counties PUMA, NC, Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC, Columbus, Bladen & Robeson Counties PUMA, NC, Cumberland County (West)--Fayetteville City (West) PUMA, NC, Union (East) & Anson Counties--Monroe City PUMA, NC, and Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC.

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Population & Diversity

Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC is home to a population of 130k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.89% of Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (6.35k people).

In 2024, there were 1.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56k people) in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 42.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.24k American Indian & Alaska Native (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 Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC are Spanish (8,048 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (348 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (285 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,619

Women

50.3%

64,715

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 130,334 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC.

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Citizenship

97.4%

2024 Citizenship

97.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.4% of Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
56k ± 317
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
42.9k ± 727
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
8.24k ± 344

10.1%

Hispanic Population

13.1k people

10.1% of the people in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC are hispanic (13.1k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,113 ± 1,119 people
Germany
417 ± 501 people
India
257 ± 393 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 2,113 Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC residents, followed by Germany with 417 and India with 257.

Foreign-Born Population

4.89%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

6.35k people

4.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.86k people

As of 2024, 4.89% of Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC residents (6.35k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC was 4.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
8,048 households (6.67%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
348 households (0.289%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
285 households (0.236%)

8.81% of the households in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC was Spanish. 6.67% of the households in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,505 ± 507
Gulf War (1990s)
2,249 ± 313
Vietnam
2,048 ± 258

Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC.

Economy

The economy of Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC employs 51.6k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC were Elementary & secondary schools (3,934 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,897 people), and Construction (2,795 people), and the highest paying industries were Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($223,082), Not specified retail trade ($144,952), and Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($127,597).

Males in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,677. The income inequality in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.425, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,043

Women

48.6%

26,516

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC in 2023 was 51,559 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

51.6k

2023 Value

1.62%

1 Year growth

± 1.62%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.62%, from 50.7k employees to 51.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,767 people), Cashiers (1,663 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,562 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

51.6k

2023 Value

1.62%

1 Year growth

± 1.62%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.62%, from 50.7k employees to 51.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,934 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,897 people), and Construction (2,795 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,399

Median earning men ± $1,854

$32,000

Median earning women ± $1,222

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($56,097), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,025), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,479).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($53,861), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($45,515), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,909).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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

Education

In 2023, universities in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC awarded 816 degrees. The student population of Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,212 male students and 2,031 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC are White (374 and 46.8%), Black or African American (147 and 18.4%), Unknown (89 and 11.1%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (77 and 9.64%).

The largest universities in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Richmond Community College (682 and 83.6%) and St. Andrews University (134 and 16.4%).

The most popular majors in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (192 and 23.5%), General Business Administration & Management (84 and 10.3%), and General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation (71 and 8.7%).

The median tuition cost in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC for private four year colleges is $29,400.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 64.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 3,243 (37.4% men and 62.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 3,243 students enrolled in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC, 37.4% men and 62.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,243 records, of which 60.5% were women and 39.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation
34 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
34 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
192 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC was General Electrical & Power Transmission Installation with 34 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Richmond Community College
682 degrees awarded
St. Andrews University
134 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Richmond Community College with 682 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 362 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC, which is 0.797 times less than the 454 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 374 degrees mean that there were 2.54 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 147 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($3,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.17% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.757% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (30.8k), Some college (23.8k), and Secondary Education (17.9k).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC was $162,900 in 2024, which is 0.49 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $150,200 to $162,900, a 8.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC is 67.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$162,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$5,309

$33,054

Median Property Taxes

±$1,255

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 Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.6%

Homeownership

2024

64.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 67.6% of the housing units in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$52,813

Median Household Income

± $1,909

48.9k

Number of Households

± 1,649

In 2024, the median household income of the 48.9k households in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC grew to $52,813 from the previous year's value of $50,434.

The following chart displays the households in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, 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.

Wage Distribution

0.425

2023 Wage GINI in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC

0.433

2022 Wage GINI in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC

In 2023, the income inequality in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC was 0.425 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.87% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (82%)
Carpooled (9.79%)
Worked At Home (6.08%)

In 2024, 82% of workers in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.79%) and those who worked at home (6.08%).

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.

Commute Time

26.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.2% of the workforce in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC (27.6k out of 126k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.4% of the population of Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 29.3% on employee plans, 26.9% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 6.96% 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, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

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).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.6%

Uninsured

29.3%

Employer Coverage

26.9%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

6.96%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC declined by 2.19% from 10.9% to 10.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hoke, Richmond & Scotland Counties PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.