Newland, NC

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Population

942

7.78% growth

Median Age

30.9


Median Household Income

$21,631

21.3% decline

Poverty Rate

22.7%


Number of Employees

463

19.9% growth

Median Property Value

$137,500

11.7% growth

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About

In 2017, Newland, NC had a population of 942 people with a median age of 30.9 and a median household income of $21,631. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Newland, NC grew from 874 to 942, a 7.78% increase and its median household income declined from $27,500 to $21,631, a -21.3% decrease.

The population of Newland, NC is 65.5% White Alone, 32.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.27% Black or African American Alone. N/A% of the people in Newland, NC speak a non-English language, and 87.8% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Newland, NC is $137,500, and the homeownership rate is 36.6%. Most people in Newland, NC commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 15.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Newland, NC is 1 car per household.

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

Economy

The economy of Newland, NC employs 463 people. The largest industries in Newland, NC are Accommodation & Food Services (112 people), Construction (110 people), and Educational Services (72 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($34,167), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($34,063), and Transportation & Warehousing ($33,472).

Median household income in Newland, NC is $21,631. Males in Newland, 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 Newland, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$21,631

2017 value

± $3,405

-21.3%

1 Year Growth

± 48.8%

Households in Newland, NC have a median annual income of $21,631, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $27,500 in 2016, which represents a -21.3% 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 Newland, 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 9303.01

  2. N/A

  3. N/A

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Newland, NC was Census Tract 9303.01 with a value of $31,897, 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

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

22.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Newland, NC (204 out of 900 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 Males 18 - 24, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

    200 ± 101

  2. Hispanic

    88 ± 86

  3. Two Or More

    4 ± 58

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Newland, NC is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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

463

2017 Value

± 155

19.9%

1 Year growth

± 40.5%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Newland, NC grew at a rate of 19.9%, from 386 employees to 463 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Newland, NC, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (110 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (61 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (59 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Newland, NC.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Newland, NC, by number of employees, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (110 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (61 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (59 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Newland, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Construction & Extraction Occupations (4.77 times higher than expected), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (3.36 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.59 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Newland, NC, by median earnings, are Education, Legal, Community Service, Arts, & Media Occupations ($34,375), Protective Service Occupations ($34,375), and Education Information, & Library Occupations ($33,750).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

463

2017 Value

± 155

19.9%

1 Year growth

± 40.5%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Newland, NC grew at a rate of 19.9%, from 386 employees to 463 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Newland, NC, are Accommodation & Food Services (112 people), Construction (110 people), and Educational Services (72 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Newland, NC, though some of these residents may live in Newland, 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 Newland, NC, by number of employees, are Accommodation & Food Services (112 people), Construction (110 people), and Educational Services (72 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Newland, NC has an unusually high number of Construction (3.79 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (3.18 times), and Educational Services (1.68 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Newland, NC, by median earnings, are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($34,167), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($34,063), and Transportation & Warehousing ($33,472).

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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

76.5% of the population of Newland, NC has health coverage, with 27.6% on employee plans, 22.1% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 0.665% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Newland, NC see 1417 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.496% increase from the previous year (1410 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1829 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 464 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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1,417 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,417 patients per year. This represents a 0.496% increase from the previous year (1,410 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 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

23.5%

Uninsured

27.6%

Employer Coverage

22.1%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

0.665%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Newland, NC declined by 23.2% from 30.6% to 23.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Newland, 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

Newland, NC is home to a population of 942 people, from which 87.8% are citizens. As of 2017, 16.7% of Newland, NC residents were born outside of the country (157 people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Newland, NC is composed of 617 White Alone residents (65.5%), 308 Hispanic or Latino residents (32.7%), 12 Black or African American Alone residents (1.27%), 5 Two or More Races residents (0.531%), 0 Asian Alone residents (0%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), 0 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

Age

Age by Nativity

32

Median Native-Born Age

± 6.8

30

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 10.3

In 2017, the median age of all people in Newland, NC was 30.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 32, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 30. But people in Newland, NC are getting staying the same age. In 2016, the average age of all Newland, NC residents was 31.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

16.7%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

157 people

13.7%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

120 people

As of 2017, 16.7% of Newland, NC residents (157 people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Newland, NC was 13.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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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

87.8%

2017 Citizenship

86.3%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 87.8% of Newland, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Newland, NC was 86.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    617 ± 150

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    308 ± 218

  3. Black or African American Alone

    12 ± 24

In 2017, there were 2 times more White Alone residents (617 people) in Newland, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 308 Hispanic or Latino and 12 Black or African American Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    12 ± 15

  2. World War II

    8 ± 10

  3. Korea

    3 ± 13

Newland, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Newland, NC was $137,500 in 2017, which is 0.599 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $123,100 to $137,500, a 11.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Newland, NC is 36.6%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Newland, NC have an average commute time of 15.9 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Newland, NC is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property Value

$137,500

2017 Median

± $42,964

$123,100

2016 Median

± $27,529

In 2017, the median property value in Newland, NC grew to to $137,500 from the previous year's value of $123,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Newland, 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 Newland, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Household Income

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$21,631

Median Household Income

± $3,405

385

Number of Households

± 106

In 2017, the median household income of the 385 households in Newland, NC declined from $21,631 from the previous year's value of $27,500.

The following chart displays the households in Newland, 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 $20k - $25k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

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

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Rent vs Own

36.6%

2017 Homeownership

45.8%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 36.6% of the housing units in Newland, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 45.8%.

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

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Commute Time

15.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Newland, NC have a shorter commute time (15.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 3.25% of the workforce in Newland, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    58%

  2. Carpooled

    28.7%

  3. Walked

    10.5%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Newland, NC was Drove Alone (58%), followed by those who Carpooled (28.7%) and those who Walked (10.5%).

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

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Newland, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Newland, NC have 1 car, followed by 2 cars.

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