Red Cross, NC

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2023 Population

740

9.31% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

42.3

17.5% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

7.63%

24.6% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$58,375

13.9% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$217,200

9.53% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Red Cross, NC had a population of 740 people with a median age of 42.3 and a median household income of $58,375. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Red Cross, NC grew from 677 to 740, a 9.31% increase and its median household income grew from $51,250 to $58,375, a 13.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Red Cross, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.43%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Hispanic) (2.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.676%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Red Cross, 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.

99.3% of the residents in Red Cross, NC are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Red Cross, NC was $217,200, and the homeownership rate was 76.9%.

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Population & Diversity

Red Cross, NC is home to a population of 740 people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.62% of Red Cross, NC residents were born outside of the country (12 people).

In 2023, there were 38.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (700 people) in Red Cross, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 17 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2023 Citizenship

99.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.3% of Red Cross, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Red Cross, NC was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Red Cross, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Red Cross, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
700 ± 178
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
18 ± 18.4
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Hispanic)
17 ± 29

2.3%

Hispanic Population

17 people

2.3% of the people in Red Cross, NC are hispanic (17 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Red Cross, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
214,508 ± 11,254 people
India
79,868 ± 6,912 people
Honduras
39,759 ± 4,886 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 214,508 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 79,868 and Honduras with 39,759.

Foreign-Born Population

1.62%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

12 people

1.33%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

9 people

As of 2023, 1.62% of Red Cross, NC residents (12 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Red Cross, NC was 1.33%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Red Cross, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
9 ± 24
Vietnam
8 ± 21
World War II
4 ± 6

Red Cross, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Red Cross, NC employs N/A people. The largest industries in Red Cross, NC are Manufacturing (54 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (47 people), and Construction (40 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($75,000), Public Administration ($62,083), and Manufacturing ($59,423).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,464. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

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The most common job groups, by number of people living in Red Cross, NC, are . This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Red Cross, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

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From N/A to N/A, employment in Red Cross, NC stayed at a rate of NaNN%, from N/A employees to N/A employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Red Cross, NC, are Manufacturing (54 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (47 people), and Construction (40 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Red Cross, NC, though some of these residents may live in Red Cross, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,667

Median earning men ± $16,089

$33,000

Median earning women ± $10,531

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($93,750), Wholesale Trade ($75,000), and Construction ($61,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($46,964), Construction ($38,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($35,000).

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

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.944% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.805% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.16M), Some college (1.84M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

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 Red Cross, NC was $217,200 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $198,300 to $217,200, a 9.53% increase. The homeownership rate in Red Cross, NC is 76.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

Housing

Property

$217,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$29,962

$249

Median Property Taxes

±$57

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 Red Cross, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the N/A range.

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

Rent vs Own

76.9%

Homeownership

2023

66.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 76.9% of the housing units in Red Cross, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Red Cross, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9308.01

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Red Cross, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$58,375

Median Household Income

± $13,158

N/A

Number of Households

± 0

In 2023, the median household income of the N/A households in Red Cross, NC grew to $58,375 from the previous year's value of $51,250.

The following chart displays the households in Red Cross, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0732% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Carpooled (14%)
Worked At Home (5.79%)

In 2023, 79.6% of workers in Red Cross, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14%) and those who worked at home (5.79%).

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

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Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Red Cross, NC have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, 1.75% of the workforce in Red Cross, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

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Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.63% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Red Cross, NC (55 out of 721 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. 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 Red Cross, NC is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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

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The following map shows the N/A by state over multiple years.

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Health

84.7% of the population of Red Cross, NC has health coverage, with 40.3% on employee plans, 12.6% on Medicaid, 17.7% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 0.135% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 19.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

15.3%

Uninsured

40.3%

Employer Coverage

12.6%

Medicaid

17.7%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

0.135%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Red Cross, NC grew by 1.35% from 15.1% to 15.3%.

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

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