Shine, Greene County, North Carolina Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Shine, North Carolina, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Shine, North Carolina. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Shine, North Carolina. The estimated population of Shine, North Carolina is 1,876 people, with a median age of 40.1.

We can look at the total population in Shine over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,876
+10.09%
-6.48%
2020
1,704
-15.6% -
2019
2,019
-10.03% -
2018
2,244
+11.86%
-
2017
2,006
- -

Population of Shine, North Carolina by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
62.8%
65.6%
-4.27%
Black/African American
15.7%
14.9%
+5.37%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
18.5%
15.8%
+17.09%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
3.7%
-18.92%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Shine, North Carolina by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.1 +11.7% 44.1 +9.7% 34.6 +2.06%
2020 35.9 -0.55% 40.2 +7.49% 33.9 -3.97%
2019 36.1 +0.84% 37.4 +7.16% 35.3 -3.02%
2018 35.8 -0.83% 34.9 +0.29% 36.4 -0.55%
2017 36.1 - 34.8 - 36.6 -

The median age of Shine, North Carolina gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 160 -0.25% 117 -88.68% 152 34
10 to 19 151 +17.01% 94 +92.45% 157 206
20 to 29 154 -29.4% 116 2.77% 94 108
30 to 39 192 -72.85% 140 -24.39% 82 104
40 to 49 103 +45.17% 88 -3.7% 149 81
50 to 59 123 +58.88% 111 -49.11% 182 63
60 to 69 146 +6.22% 70 +13.09% 147 76
70+ 88 +24.85% 153 4.39% 107 134

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Shine, North Carolina is $40,912.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Shine.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $21,477.00
  • 45 to 64
    $42,200.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,472.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Shine, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Shine, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Shine, North Carolina is currently $47,558.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.00% of households in Shine are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Shine against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.44%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.95%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.49%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.03%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3.55%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.54%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Shine is $18,008.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Shine by the total population of Shine.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Shine, North Carolina, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Shine to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.68%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.92%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.48%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.71%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.21%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Shine that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Shine over the age of 16 is 1,423.

Of those people, a total of 51.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Shine is 40.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 96 36.50% 37.10%
20 to 24 years 89 75.30% 11.90%
25 to 29 years 113 75.20% 24.70%
30 to 34 years 94 95.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 203 92.10% 59.90%
45 to 54 years 223 69.10% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 141 33.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 97 24.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 205 9.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 162 13.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Shine. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,064 48.40% 20.20%
Black or African American 180 70.00% 23.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 165 45.50% 28.00%
Two or more races 14 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 227 48.00% 33.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,007 48.30% 18.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Shine as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Shine is 576, with median earnings of $32,500.00.

Women in Shine, North Carolina earning approximately 46.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 576 $32,500.00
Male 282 $45,429.00
Female 294 $20,948.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 59 $20,341.00
Business and Financial 21 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 44 $23,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 36 $0.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 30 $5,909.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 19 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $0.00
Sales 84 $16,771.00
Office and Administrative Support 16 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 23 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 29 $33,036.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 30 $51,333.00
Production 81 $56,224.00
Transportation and Material Moving 31 $40,625.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 20 $0.00 39 $0.00
Business and Financial 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 44 $23,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 36 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 8 $0.00 22 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Sales 10 $0.00 74 $16,510.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 29 $33,036.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 30 $51,333.00 0 $0.00
Production 56 $0.00 25 $22,404.00
Transportation and Material Moving 31 $40,625.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 591 households in Shine, with an average household size of 3.17 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 454 families in Shine with an average family size of 3.65 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 277 35 142 137
Average Household Size 3.99 2.49 3.68 1.19
Total Families 277 35 142 0
Average Household Size 3.99 2.49 3.3 0

Poverty

Of the 454 families in Shine, 26.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Shine:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 638 housing units in Shine, North Carolina.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 591 92.63%
Vacant 47 7.37%

9.25% of the total 638 housing units in Shine are rental units. This is approximately 59 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 509 are occupied by the owner - or 79.78% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Shine is $767.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Shine that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    23
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    59
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Shine is $85,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Shine that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    51
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    294
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    94
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    62
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    8
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    0
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Shine. The chart below shows the number of properties in Shine that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    39
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    81
  • 1960 to 1969
    51
  • 1970 to 1979
    90
  • 1980 to 1989
    42
  • 1990 to 1999
    118
  • 2000 to 2009
    213
  • 2010 to 2013
    4
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Shine that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    16
  • 1 vehicle available
    182
  • 2 vehicles available
    217
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    176

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Shine get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Shine that commute to work in a particular way.

23.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Shine.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    13
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    70
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    142
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    96
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    54
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    58
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    56
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    9
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    52
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Shine, North Carolina in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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