Hassell, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Hassell, North Carolina had a total population of 45, the 764th largest town in North Carolina, with a median household income of $21,667, which is 70% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 70% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Hassell Quick Facts
How Hassell Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49 | 45 | -8.2% |
| Median household income | $21,058 | $21,667 | +2.9% |
How Hassell Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Hassell Rankings in North Carolina
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Other Cities in Martin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamston | 5,112 | $38,738 | 36.3% | $107,100 |
| Robersonville | 1,220 | $43,523 | 29.8% | $94,500 |
| Jamesville | 457 | $46,703 | 6.3% | $97,600 |
| Parmele | 374 | $36,136 | 31.8% | $85,200 |
| Oak City | 353 | $61,091 | 5.9% | $96,100 |
| Hamilton | 243 | $41,875 | 14.0% | $69,300 |
| Everetts | 193 | $45,227 | 24.0% | $85,000 |
| Bear Grass | 133 | $77,679 | 0.8% | $131,800 |
Cities Similar to Hassell
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raynham | 42 | N/A | N/A | 7.7% | 14.3% |
| Orrum | 56 | $21,250 | N/A | 5.1% | 62.5% |
| Rex | 59 | N/A | $105,400 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Butters | 62 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Speed | 64 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 45, Hassell's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Hassell is a small community located in North Carolina, within Martin County. The total population is 45. It ranks as the 764th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.
Age Demographics
The median age in Hassell is 71.3 years. This is 82% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Hassell is $21,667. This is 70% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 73% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Hassell. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Hassell, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. Every occupied housing unit the survey reached in Hassell was renter-occupied. At this sample size that indicates no owner-occupied homes were captured rather than that none exist.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Hassell is Black or African American, making up 77.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 6.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (6.7%) is well below the state average of 60.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (77.8% vs 20.0%).
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 32.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Hassell, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Hassell, North Carolina?
Hassell, North Carolina has a population of 45 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Hassell, NC?
The median household income in Hassell is $21,667, which is 73% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Hassell, NC?
The ACS sample for Hassell recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Hassell, North Carolina?
Hassell's population is 6.7% White, 77.8% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Hassell, NC?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Hassell — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Hassell, North Carolina?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Hassell hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.