Bailey is a town located in Nash County North Carolina. Bailey has a 2024 population of 581. Bailey is currently growing at a rate of 0.69% annually and its population has increased by 2.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 565 in 2020.
The average household income in Bailey is $62,197 with a poverty rate of 25.6%. The median age in Bailey is 44.5 years: 39.6 years for males, and 44.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bailey was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 215 | 42.66% |
| Other race | 192 | 38.1% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 11.31% |
| Asian | 32 | 6.35% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 1.59% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 188 | 2.64 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Married | 104 | 3.33 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Non Family | 48 | 0 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Female | 20 | 3.45 | 30 | 70 |
| Male | 16 | 2.13 | 0 | 100 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
54.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 7.78% |
| Associates Degree | 43 | 12.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 32 | 9.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 3.17% |
| High School Graduate | 109 | 31.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 15.27% |
| Some College | 72 | 20.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 167 | 35 |
| Hispanic | 100 | 51 | 0 |
| Other Race | 94 | 51 | 0 |
| Black | 44 | 28 | 0 |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 38.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,750 | $0 | $44,107 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,000 | $48,875 | $43,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,417 | $46,528 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,438 | $45,833 | $45,114 |
| Some College | $45,139 | $33,864 | $47,361 |
$45,438
Average Earnings
$45,833
Average Male
$45,114
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.8% of Bailey residents speak only English, while 41.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 192 | 83 | 43.23% |
| Hispanic | 198 | 83 | 41.92% |
| White | 213 | 44 | 20.66% |
| Black | 57 | 2 | 3.51% |
25.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.91%
Male Poverty Rate
37.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bailey is Other, with 43.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bailey is Black, with 3.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30% |
| Some College | 26.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 25.58% |
| High School | 13.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 2.59% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,611 | $59,402 |
| Households | $48,929 | $62,197 |
| Married Families | $66,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,556 | $57,040 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
43
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 20.94% |
| Black | 3 | 6.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.2%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.37%
Born in Bailey
80.75%
Native Born
19.25%
Foreign Born
11.71%
Non Citizen
7.54%
Naturalized
80.75% of Bailey residents were born in the United States, with 53.37% having been born in North Carolina. 11.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 601 | 4 | 0.67% |
| 2028 | 597 | 4 | 0.67% |
| 2027 | 593 | 4 | 0.68% |
| 2026 | 589 | 4 | 0.68% |
| 2025 | 585 | 4 | 0.69% |
| 2024 | 581 | 4 | 0.69% |
| 2023 | 577 | 5 | 0.87% |
| 2022 | 572 | 5 | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 567 | 2 | 0.35% |
| 2020 | 565 | 2 | 0.36% |
| 2019 | 563 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 563 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 562 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 561 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 560 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 562 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 563 | -3 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 566 | -2 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 568 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 568 | 0 | 0% |