Hookerton, NC

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    573
    US Senator
    Thom Tillis
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Budd
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.4
    4.83% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    32.5%
    87.5% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $34,500
    19.8% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $78,400
    0.901% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    179
    12.6% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Hookerton, 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.

    85.2% of the residents in Hookerton, NC are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Hookerton, NC was $78,400, and the homeownership rate was 43.4%.

    Most people in Hookerton, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Hookerton, NC was 1 car per household.

    United StatesNorth CarolinaGreene County, NCWilson, Greene & Johnston (East) Counties--Wilson City PUMA, NC

    Population & Diversity

    Hookerton, NC is home to a population of 573 people, from which 85.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 15.5% of Hookerton, NC residents were born outside of the country (89 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (216 people) in Hookerton, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 177 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 72 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    85.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    84%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 85.2% of Hookerton, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Hookerton, NC was 84%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hookerton, NC
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      216 ± 98
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      177 ± 110
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      72 ± 102
    24.8%
    Hispanic Population
    142 people

    In 2024, there were 1.22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (216 people) in Hookerton, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 177 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 72 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    24.8% of the people in Hookerton, NC are hispanic (142 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Hookerton, NC as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      228,441 ± 11,609 people
    2. India
      90,815 ± 7,367 people
    3. Honduras
      52,061 ± 5,588 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 228,441 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 90,815 and Honduras with 52,061.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    15.5%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    89 people
    16.5%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    77 people

    As of 2024, 15.5% of Hookerton, NC residents (89 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 Hookerton, NC was 16.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      20 ± 39
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      2 ± 20

    Hookerton, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 10 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Hookerton, NC.

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    Health

    N/A% of the population of Hookerton, NC has health coverage, with N/A% on employee plans, N/A% on Medicaid, N/A% on Medicare, N/A% on non-group plans, and N/A% 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, 55.6% were men and 44.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 43.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 14% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 55.6% were men and 44.4% were women.

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

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    Economy

    Employment

    Occupations

    179
    2024 Value
    ± 116
    12.6%
    1 Year growth
    ± 85.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hookerton, NC grew at a rate of 12.6%, from 159 employees to 179 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hookerton, NC, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (57 people), Management Occupations (22 people), and Material Moving Occupations (14 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hookerton, NC.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    179
    2024 Value
    ± 116
    12.6%
    1 Year growth
    ± 85.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Hookerton, NC grew at a rate of 12.6%, from 159 employees to 179 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hookerton, NC, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (60 people), Transportation & Warehousing (20 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (19 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hookerton, NC, though some of these residents may live in Hookerton, 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

    $26,491
    Median earning men ± $6,952
    $32,679
    Median earning women ± $10,907

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($48,750), Other Services Except Public Administration ($33,000), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($21,333).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($53,125), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($27,188).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    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.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Hookerton, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (47.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.675%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    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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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Hookerton, NC was $78,400 in 2024, which is 0.236 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $77,700 to $78,400, a 0.901% increase. The homeownership rate in Hookerton, NC is 43.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Hookerton, NC have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hookerton, NC is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $78,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$14,362
    $86
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$52

    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 Hookerton, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    43.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    52.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 43.4% of the housing units in Hookerton, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 50%.

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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.
    $34,500
    Median Household Income
    ± $18,251
    198
    Number of Households
    ± 72

    In 2024, the median household income of the 198 households in Hookerton, NC declined from $34,500 from the previous year's value of $43,000.

    The following chart displays the households in Hookerton, 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 $30k - $35k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Hookerton, NC is from North Carolina.
    0.466
    2024 Wage GINI in North Carolina
    0.467
    2023 Wage GINI in North Carolina

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (96.2%)
    2. Carpooled (3.85%)

    In 2024, 96.2% of workers in Hookerton, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (3.85%) and those who used public transit to get to work (0%).

    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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    Commute Time

    20.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Hookerton, NC have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Hookerton, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Hookerton, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    32.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hookerton, NC (186 out of 572 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 Males 25 - 34, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 12 - 14.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hookerton, NC is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

    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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