Rhodhiss, NC

Census Place

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2024 Population

1,166

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

30.3

8.6% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

10.4%

28.4% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$63,125

31.2% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$134,700

18.8% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

505

43.9% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Rhodhiss, 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.

98.7% of the residents in Rhodhiss, NC are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Rhodhiss, NC was $134,700, and the homeownership rate was 73%.

Most people in Rhodhiss, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Rhodhiss, NC was 3 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Rhodhiss, NC is home to a population of 1.17k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.06% of Rhodhiss, NC residents were born outside of the country (24 people).

In 2024, there were 13.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.01k people) in Rhodhiss, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 75 White (Hispanic) and 45 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2024 Citizenship

96.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.7% of Rhodhiss, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Rhodhiss, NC was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rhodhiss, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.01k ± 388
White (Hispanic)
75 ± 77
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
45 ± 76

8.23%

Hispanic Population

96 people

8.23% of the people in Rhodhiss, NC are hispanic (96 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Rhodhiss, 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
228,441 ± 11,609 people
India
90,815 ± 7,367 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

2.06%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

24 people

3.86%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

41 people

As of 2024, 2.06% of Rhodhiss, NC residents (24 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 Rhodhiss, NC was 3.86%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
8 ± 17
Vietnam
6 ± 21
Gulf War (1990s)
2 ± 14

Rhodhiss, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.33 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Health

89.2% of the population of Rhodhiss, NC has health coverage, with 46.4% on employee plans, 27.3% on Medicaid, 8.67% on Medicare, 5.32% on non-group plans, and 1.55% 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, 52.6% were men and 47.4% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 39.9% under 18 years, 15.5% between 18 and 34 years, 34.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.7% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

10.8%

Uninsured

46.4%

Employer Coverage

27.3%

Medicaid

8.67%

Medicare

5.32%

Non-Group

1.55%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rhodhiss, NC declined by 17% from 13% to 10.8%.

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

Economy

The economy of Rhodhiss, NC employs 505 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Rhodhiss, NC were Manufacturing (151 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (96 people), and Retail Trade (84 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($55,372), Public Administration ($54,000), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,354).

Employment

Occupations

505

2024 Value

± 153

43.9%

1 Year growth

± 32.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rhodhiss, NC grew at a rate of 43.9%, from 351 employees to 505 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rhodhiss, NC, are Production Occupations (91 people), Material Moving Occupations (45 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (44 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rhodhiss, 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

505

2024 Value

± 153

43.9%

1 Year growth

± 32.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rhodhiss, NC grew at a rate of 43.9%, from 351 employees to 505 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rhodhiss, NC, are Manufacturing (151 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (96 people), and Retail Trade (84 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rhodhiss, NC, though some of these residents may live in Rhodhiss, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,839

Median earning men ± $9,882

$49,000

Median earning women ± $17,029

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($56,618), Public Administration ($54,000), and Construction ($36,346).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,031), Manufacturing ($50,313), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($18,250).

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Rhodhiss, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.9%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (47.6%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rhodhiss, NC was $134,700 in 2024, which is 0.405 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $113,400 to $134,700, a 18.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Rhodhiss, NC is 73%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Rhodhiss, NC have an average commute time of 20.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rhodhiss, NC is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$134,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$46,282

$257

Median Property Taxes

±$81

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 Rhodhiss, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

73%

Homeownership

2024

54.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 73% of the housing units in Rhodhiss, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rhodhiss, 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.

$63,125

Median Household Income

± $34,472

352

Number of Households

± 98

In 2024, the median household income of the 352 households in Rhodhiss, NC grew to $63,125 from the previous year's value of $48,125.

The following chart displays the households in Rhodhiss, 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 $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Rhodhiss, 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.

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 2024

Drove Alone (67.3%)
Carpooled (32.1%)
Worked At Home (0.606%)

In 2024, 67.3% of workers in Rhodhiss, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (32.1%) and those who worked at home (0.606%).

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

20.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rhodhiss, NC have a shorter commute time (20.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.22% of the workforce in Rhodhiss, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rhodhiss, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rhodhiss, NC have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rhodhiss, NC (121 out of 1.17k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 65 - 74.

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