27020

Metro Area

Population: 5,854 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 27020

What is the median household income in 27020?: The median household income in 27020 is $47,590 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 27020?: The poverty rate in 27020 is 12.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 27020?: $149,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 27020?: The median gross rent in 27020 is $778 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 27020 residents have a college degree?: 10.5% of adults in 27020 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

5,854

Median Income

$47,590

Median Home Value

$149,300

Poverty Rate

12.6%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

7.9%

Median Age

44.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,558 (+16%) Home Value: +$11,900 (+8.7%) Poverty Rate: -5.3 pp (-29.6%) Bachelor's+: -0.1 pp (-0.9%) Unemployment: +5.9 pp (+295%)

Demographics

Total Population 5,854

Median Age 44.0

Female 50.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 11.2% White (non-Hisp.) 85.9% Black 0.4% Asian 0.1% Two or More 0.6% Other 2.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $47,590 ±$6,401

Per Capita Income $78,002

Median Family Income $56,297

Poverty Rate 12.6%

Child Poverty Rate 14.1%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 9.5%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 21.7%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

2.3%

$10–15k

1.2%

$15–25k

16.2%

$25–35k

13.9%

$35–50k

20.9%

$50–75k

15.9%

$75–100k

11.3%

$100–150k

9.3%

$150–200k

7.6%

$200k+

1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,911

Owner-Occupied 81.3%

Renter-Occupied 18.7%

Vacancy Rate 18.7%

Median Home Value $149,300

Median Gross Rent $778

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.7%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 8.7%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

13.5%

$50–100k

7.3%

$100–200k

29.8%

$200–300k

18.3%

$300–500k

8.2%

$500k–$1M

7.5%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

9.8%

$500–1k

69.3%

$1–1.5k

20.9%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

7.7%

1 vehicle

11.9%

2 vehicles

35.2%

45.2%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

72.8%

Single-fam. att.

0.3%

Mobile home

26.5%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

12.3%

1940–1969

4.0%

1970–1999

16.1%

2000–2009

7.7%

2010+

5.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 79.6%

Bachelor's or Higher 10.5%

Graduate Degree 2.8%

Some College / Associate 19.8%

Less Than High School 8.9%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 60.3%

Unemployment Rate 7.9%

Work from Home 6.7%

Self-Employed 8.6%

Government Workers 6.8%

Private For-Profit 82.5%

Industry

Edu/Health

26.0%

Manufacturing

16.8%

Construction

15.7%

Retail

8.7%

Agriculture

8.5%

Prof. Services

5.5%

Transportation

4.5%

Arts/Entmt.

3.9%

Public Admin

2.2%

Wholesale

1.9%

Finance

0.4%

Occupation

Management

35.3%

Food Prep

23.4%

Production

16.8%

Construction

16.0%

Sales

8.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 31.2 min

Drove Alone 85.7%

Carpool 4.5%

Public Transit 0.0%

Work from Home 6.7%

Walked 0.5%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 2,368

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 57.6%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 28.3%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.8%

5–9

2.8%

10–14

10.5%

15–19

7.3%

20–24

4.8%

25–34

10.6%

35–44

9.6%

45–54

13.6%

55–64

10.7%

65–74

7.6%

75–84

11.1%

85+

4.5%

Under 18: 24.6% Working age (18–64): 75.4% 65 and over: 17.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 4.5%

Naturalized Citizen 31.6%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 11.3%

Foreign-Born Origin

Latin America

85.6%

Europe

8.0%

Asia

3.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.3%

With a Disability 17.7%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 79.8%

Uninsured 20.2%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 79.4%

Has a Computer 86.7%

Same House 1 Year Ago 95.7%

Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023