Population 9,821 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Nebo
Household size in Nebo
| Period | Nebo | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Nebo has 2.43 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.63 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the center.
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 Nebo
| Period | Nebo | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.4 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.1 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Nebo skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 39.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Nebo
| Period | Nebo | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Nebo as they are nationally: 12.3%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Nebo
Renters in Nebo
| Period | Nebo | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nebo is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 49.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 6.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Nebo
| Period | Nebo | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.4% of the housing in Nebo, 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. Vacancy has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, 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 Nebo
| Period | Nebo | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Nebo is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Nebo
| Period | Nebo | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $528 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $633 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $729 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $897 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$369 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Nebo costs $897 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $369 a month from 2006–10, a 70% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the south.
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 Nebo
Bachelor's degrees in Nebo
| Period | Nebo | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Nebo: 13.7% 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 edged up 1.3 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Nebo
| Period | Nebo | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.5% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.6% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.7% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Nebo never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.5 points, as it has nationally. Only 30 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Nebo
| Period | Nebo | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.3 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Nebo has been low: just 1.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only five have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 9.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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).
Nebo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebo | 2.43 | 45.1 | 12.3% | 16.8% | 18.4% | 1993 | $897 | 13.7% | 82.9% | 1.4% |
| Marion | 2.42 | 43.2 | 11.0% | 26.4% | 13.4% | 1979 | $794 | 17.7% | 84.7% | 3.2% |
| Clinchfield | 2.66 | 37.9 | 16.2% | 28.2% | 15.9% | 1991 | $817 | 30.0% | 98.9% | 3.2% |
| Glen Alpine | 2.82 | 35.6 | 14.5% | 15.4% | 5.8% | 1974 | $871 | 27.6% | 88.9% | 6.1% |
| Vein Mountain | 2.75 | 43.3 | 18.1% | 11.1% | 15.8% | 1997 | $611 | 26.5% | 85.3% | 2.4% |
| Brindle Town | 2.64 | 45.2 | 3.5% | 11.0% | 13.5% | 1991 | $862 | 20.5% | 82.7% | 7.6% |
| Woodlawn | 2.65 | 37.2 | 16.2% | 30.7% | 17.3% | 1990 | $818 | 26.2% | 94.4% | 7.0% |
| Glenwood | 1.89 | 59.3 | 2.0% | 38.7% | 27.0% | 1993 | $831 | 11.1% | 74.6% | 0.0% |
| Morganton | 2.38 | 44.2 | 10.6% | 27.9% | 10.8% | 1981 | $945 | 23.2% | 85.0% | 3.6% |
| Greenlee | 1.85 | 52.0 | 4.3% | 31.6% | 9.7% | 1967 | $929 | 27.9% | 81.8% | 1.9% |
| Enola | 2.62 | 43.2 | 5.0% | 15.8% | 16.7% | 1988 | $728 | 21.5% | 84.5% | 10.5% |
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 Nebo. 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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