Tar Heel town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Tar Heel town, North Carolina Demographics
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As of 2026, Tar Heel town, North Carolina has a total population of 72, the 757th largest city in North Carolina, with a median household income of N/A. The poverty rate is 9.7%.

Key Takeaways

Only 9.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.0%.

Tar Heel town Quick Facts

Population 72

Median Household Income N/A

Median Home Value $152,100

Poverty Rate 9.7%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 56.3 years

Homeownership Rate 69.0%

Affordability Ratio N/A

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.5%

High School Graduation Rate 82.5%

Diversity Index 3/100

Population 72 757th of 774

Median Income N/A

Poverty Rate 9.7% 22% lower national

Median Home Value $152,100 below average

How Tar Heel town Compares

Median Household Income

$69,904

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Tar Heel town

$152,100

$259,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 47.6%

$25K-$50K 14.3%

$50K-$100K 33.3%

$100K+ 4.8%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8% | National: 5.2%

35.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.0%

Renter 30.9%

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

11.1%

18-34

20.8%

35-54

16.7%

55-74

44.4%

75+

6.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 57 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Tar Heel town Rankings in North Carolina

#757 Population of 774

N/A Median Income of 774

#657 Education of 774

#482 Home Value of 774

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Cities Similar to Tar Heel town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Butters CDP	77	N/A	N/A	0.0%	0.0%
Macon town	79	$79,464	$162,500	38.6%	10.1%
Lumber Bridge town	65	$63,750	$160,000	12.0%	10.8%
Speed town	81	N/A	$75,400	5.2%	0.0%
Como town	64	$44,583	$95,000	6.7%	3.1%

Population Overview

Tar Heel town is a small community located in North Carolina. The total population is 72. It ranks as the 757th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tar Heel town is 56.3 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 11.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $152,100. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $259,400. 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Tar Heel town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.6% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.6% vs 60.7%).

Education

9.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Tar Heel town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Tar Heel town, North Carolina?

Tar Heel town, North Carolina has a population of 72 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Tar Heel town, NC?

The median household income in Tar Heel town is N/A, which is the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Tar Heel town, NC?

The poverty rate in Tar Heel town is 9.7%. This means approximately 7 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Tar Heel town, North Carolina?

Tar Heel town's population is 98.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Tar Heel town, NC?

The median home value in Tar Heel town is $152,100.

How educated is Tar Heel town, North Carolina?

9.5% of adults (25+) in Tar Heel town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.