Population 5,263 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bakersville
Household size in Bakersville
| Period | Bakersville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.28 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Bakersville are small: just 2.25 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.35 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bakersville
| Period | Bakersville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.1 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.1 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.7, Bakersville is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 30 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bakersville
| Period | Bakersville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.8% of households in Bakersville, well below the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other North Carolina cities, Bakersville has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bakersville
Renters in Bakersville
| Period | Bakersville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.8% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.9% of households in Bakersville rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly six in ten owners (56.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the east. The renter share has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bakersville
| Period | Bakersville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.3% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.4% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Bakersville: 27.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 8.5 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bakersville
| Period | Bakersville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Bakersville run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the north has the oldest housing. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bakersville
| Period | Bakersville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $559 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $452 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $606 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $847 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$288 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bakersville costs $847 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $288 a month from 2006–10, a 52% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bakersville
Bachelor's degrees in Bakersville
| Period | Bakersville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Bakersville: 22.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.9 points, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bakersville
| Period | Bakersville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.6% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.8% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.3% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.7% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.0 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Bakersville have finished high school as nationally: 88.7%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in North Carolina overall (90.2%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 16.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bakersville
| Period | Bakersville | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Bakersville than nationally: unemployment was 6.8%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 6.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bakersville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersville | 2.25 | 49.7 | 7.8% | 23.9% | 27.4% | 1974 | $847 | 22.7% | 88.7% | 6.8% |
| Cane Creek | 2.47 | 52.8 | 6.7% | 16.6% | 19.9% | 1984 | $784 | 29.0% | 92.0% | 15.8% |
| Green Mountain | 2.25 | 45.3 | 8.2% | 21.2% | 25.1% | 1987 | $888 | 23.9% | 87.9% | 4.5% |
| Harrell | 2.21 | 54.1 | 3.7% | 16.3% | 41.4% | 1984 | $872 | 23.2% | 85.2% | 3.1% |
| Relief | 2.14 | 52.6 | 6.0% | 19.9% | 34.4% | 1985 | $896 | 23.5% | 85.4% | 3.0% |
| Cove Creek | 2.68 | 44.8 | 2.4% | 4.3% | 28.5% | 1991 | $677 | 15.3% | 89.7% | 11.2% |
| Roaring Creek | 2.45 | 43.7 | 6.1% | 16.8% | 30.7% | 1981 | $645 | 24.8% | 89.1% | 4.0% |
| Huntdale | 2.05 | 50.8 | 9.1% | 22.5% | 23.5% | 1987 | $946 | 23.5% | 87.4% | 3.7% |
| Spruce Pine | 2.22 | 45.2 | 7.3% | 25.2% | 21.0% | 1983 | $804 | 21.6% | 90.6% | 5.1% |
| Upper Poplar | 2.21 | 54.1 | 3.7% | 16.3% | 41.4% | 1984 | $872 | 23.2% | 85.2% | 3.1% |
| Burnsville | 2.31 | 48.9 | 7.4% | 21.5% | 26.9% | 1988 | $880 | 25.2% | 90.6% | 7.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bakersville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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