Dysartsville, McDowell County, North Carolina Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Dysartsville, 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 Dysartsville, North Carolina. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Dysartsville, North Carolina. The estimated population of Dysartsville, North Carolina is 3,469 people, with a median age of 44.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,469
+3.46%
-2.67%
2020
3,353
-1.24% -
2019
3,395
-3.08% -
2018
3,503
-1.71% -
2017
3,564
- -

Population of Dysartsville, 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
89.5%
93.4%
-4.18%
Black/African American
4.2%
3.2%
+31.25%
Native
0.4%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
3.4%
2.9%
+17.24%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
0.5%
+400.00%
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 Dysartsville, 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 44 -3.3% 46.7 -5.85% 41 -2.38%
2020 45.5 +2.25% 49.6 +6.21% 42 -0.24%
2019 44.5 +5.45% 46.7 +2.64% 42.1 +2.43%
2018 42.2 -0.71% 45.5 -0.44% 41.1 -1.91%
2017 42.5 - 45.7 - 41.9 -

The median age of Dysartsville, 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 9 124 20.2% 133 +27.92% 121 165
10 to 19 242 -21.54% 217 +117.35% 145 292
20 to 29 107 +93.86% 290 -15.8% 209 226
30 to 39 127 +74.75% 261 -15.4% 201 193
40 to 49 335 -34.08% 343 -22.63% 231 248
50 to 59 309 -15.13% 329 -82.24% 260 129
60 to 69 271 +4.34% 186 +39.05% 272 241
70+ 134 +69.59% 156 +96.77% 236 300

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Dysartsville, North Carolina is $50,046.00.

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 Dysartsville.

  • Under 25
    $41,017.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,792.00
  • 45 to 64
    $41,875.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,146.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Dysartsville, 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 Dysartsville, North Carolina is currently $78,960.00.

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.

9.69% of households in Dysartsville 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 Dysartsville against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.42%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.54%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.35%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.16%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    4.01%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.69%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Dysartsville is $30,373.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Dysartsville, 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 Dysartsville 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
    12.76%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.33%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.70%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.01%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.20%

Employment

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

The total population of Dysartsville over the age of 16 is 3,010.

Of those people, a total of 51.40% 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 Dysartsville is 47.50%.

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 264 64.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 322 59.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 113 90.30% 14.70%
30 to 34 years 192 64.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 434 87.10% 13.80%
45 to 54 years 450 64.40% 12.10%
55 to 59 years 186 87.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 314 27.70% 17.20%
65 to 74 years 380 11.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 355 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 Dysartsville. 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 2,775 49.90% 8.40%
Black or African American 145 87.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 14 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 76 44.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 117 83.80% 53.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,658 48.50% 5.00%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Dysartsville is 1,430, with median earnings of $30,072.00.

Women in Dysartsville, North Carolina earning approximately 58.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,430 $30,072.00
Male 714 $37,917.00
Female 716 $22,341.00

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 100 $55,000.00
Business and Financial 15 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 41 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 46 $9,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 58 $70,147.00
Healthcare Practitioners 107 $60,216.00
Healthcare Support 65 $24,896.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 30 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 37 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 65 $25,781.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 288 $6,518.00
Office and Administrative Support 161 $26,958.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 119 $29,230.00
Production 205 $33,149.00
Transportation and Material Moving 37 $0.00

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 63 $72,880.00 37 $0.00
Business and Financial 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 41 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 46 $9,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 45 $31,442.00 13 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 13 $0.00 94 $60,776.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 65 $24,896.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 30 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 37 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 46 $4,643.00 19 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 90 $44,444.00 198 $4,449.00
Office and Administrative Support 54 $0.00 107 $24,635.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 119 $29,230.00 0 $0.00
Production 175 $32,344.00 30 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 37 $0.00 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 1,321 households in Dysartsville, with an average household size of 2.52 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 1,023 families in Dysartsville with an average family size of 2.78 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 773 125 125 298
Average Household Size 2.81 3.38 2.72 1.34
Total Families 773 125 125 0
Average Household Size 2.81 3.04 2.31 0

Poverty

Of the 1,023 families in Dysartsville, 14.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Dysartsville:

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 1,501 housing units in Dysartsville, North Carolina.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,321 88.01%
Vacant 180 11.99%

20.32% of the total 1,501 housing units in Dysartsville are rental units. This is approximately 305 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 974 are occupied by the owner - or 64.89% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Dysartsville is $546.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Dysartsville 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
    42
  • Less than $500
    120
  • $500 to $999
    88
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    97
  • $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 Dysartsville is $149,200.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    127
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    168
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    196
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    157
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    135
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    127
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    64
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    61
  • 1940 to 1949
    53
  • 1950 to 1959
    92
  • 1960 to 1969
    40
  • 1970 to 1979
    99
  • 1980 to 1989
    292
  • 1990 to 1999
    352
  • 2000 to 2009
    350
  • 2010 to 2013
    162
  • 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 Dysartsville that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    72
  • 1 vehicle available
    354
  • 2 vehicles available
    508
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    387

Commuting to Work

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

29.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Dysartsville.

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
    60
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    24
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    11
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    198
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    239
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    246
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    299
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    48
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    23
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    127
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    69
  • 90 or more minutes
    25

Summary

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

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