Iron Duff, Haywood County, North Carolina Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Iron Duff, 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 Iron Duff, North Carolina. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Iron Duff, North Carolina. The estimated population of Iron Duff, North Carolina is 1,136 people, with a median age of 42.5.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,136
+16.16%
+6.97%
2020
978
-12.37% -
2019
1,116
+0.27%
-
2018
1,113
+4.8%
-
2017
1,062
- -

Population of Iron Duff, 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
97.6%
99.2%
-1.61%
Black/African American
0%
0%
0.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
0%
0%
0.00%
Asian
0.8%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
0.8%
+12.50%
Other
0.7%
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 Iron Duff, 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 42.5 +0.95% 41 +0.49% 43.7 +1.16%
2020 42.1 -3.66% 40.8 -6.21% 43.2 -1.37%
2019 43.7 -2.02% 43.5 -9.38% 43.8 -0.9%
2018 44.6 -12.72% 48 -7.51% 44.2 -7.53%
2017 51.1 - 51.9 - 47.8 -

The median age of Iron Duff, 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 17 +219.7% 36 23.15% 65 31
10 to 19 99 -33.11% 39 +113.63% 63 70
20 to 29 22 35
30 to 39 36 +103.58% 64 +5.47% 90 65
40 to 49 64 +140.41% 72 +97.83% 205 130
50 to 59 134 -93.27% 117 -144.01% 45 17
60 to 69 92 -48% 101 -49.78% 50 54
70+ 64 +95.67% 57 +56.92% 99 95

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Iron Duff, North Carolina is $50,313.00.

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 Iron Duff.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $46,279.00
  • 45 to 64
    $116,131.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,250.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Iron Duff, 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 Iron Duff, North Carolina is currently $77,207.00.

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.

4.16% of households in Iron Duff 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 Iron Duff against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.01%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    40.65%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.93%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.86%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.01%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.39%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Iron Duff is $32,924.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Iron Duff, 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 Iron Duff 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
    15.92%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.51%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.56%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.25%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.75%

Employment

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

The total population of Iron Duff over the age of 16 is 990.

Of those people, a total of 62.00% 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 Iron Duff is 59.80%.

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 83 81.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 22 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 35 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 138 88.40% 11.50%
35 to 44 years 231 72.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 131 100.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 52 82.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 55 47.30% 30.80%
65 to 74 years 128 0.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 115 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Iron Duff. 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 963 61.00% 3.70%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 9 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 8 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 10 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 963 61.00% 3.70%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Iron Duff is 592, with median earnings of $35,799.00.

Women in Iron Duff, North Carolina earning approximately 102.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 592 $35,799.00
Male 343 $35,337.00
Female 249 $36,060.00

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 58 $63,182.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 22 $0.00
Legal 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 21 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 45 $50,724.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 148 $17,009.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 11 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 55 $17,292.00
Office and Administrative Support 36 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 41 $95,114.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 73 $51,307.00

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 21 $0.00 37 $40,156.00
Business and Financial 0 $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 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 22 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 9 $0.00 36 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 130 $17,411.00 18 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 25 $0.00 30 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 36 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 41 $95,114.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 64 $50,795.00 9 $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 433 households in Iron Duff, with an average household size of 2.62 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 281 families in Iron Duff with an average family size of 2.95 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 221 31 29 152
Average Household Size 3.18 2.9 2.66 1.76
Total Families 221 31 29 0
Average Household Size 3 2.9 2.66 0

Poverty

Of the 281 families in Iron Duff, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Iron Duff:

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 597 housing units in Iron Duff, North Carolina.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 433 72.53%
Vacant 164 27.47%

6.53% of the total 597 housing units in Iron Duff are rental units. This is approximately 39 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 376 are occupied by the owner - or 62.98% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Iron Duff is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Iron Duff 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
    18
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    30
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    9
  • $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 Iron Duff is $261,400.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    34
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    9
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    68
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    48
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    90
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    82
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    45
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    38
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    64
  • 1960 to 1969
    17
  • 1970 to 1979
    54
  • 1980 to 1989
    121
  • 1990 to 1999
    125
  • 2000 to 2009
    145
  • 2010 to 2013
    33
  • 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 Iron Duff that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    21
  • 1 vehicle available
    52
  • 2 vehicles available
    164
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    196

Commuting to Work

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

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

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
    73
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    46
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    140
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    62
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    59
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    69
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    45
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    46
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    33
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

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

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