Cerro Gordo is a town located in Columbus County North Carolina. Cerro Gordo has a 2024 population of 139. Cerro Gordo is currently growing at a rate of 1.46% annually and its population has increased by 6.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 130 in 2020.
The average household income in Cerro Gordo is $44,478 with a poverty rate of 24.43%. The median age in Cerro Gordo is 48 years: 40.1 years for males, and 54.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cerro Gordo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 239 | 67.9% |
| Other race | 97 | 27.56% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 4.55% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 164 | 2.15 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Non Family | 82 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 77 | 3.35 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Female | 5 | 2.4 | 60 | 40 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
79.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 7.32% |
| Associates Degree | 34 | 13.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8 | 3.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 2.03% |
| High School Graduate | 104 | 42.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44 | 17.89% |
| Some College | 33 | 13.41% |
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 | 190 | 178 | 13 |
| Other Race | 47 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 9 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.68%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 6.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $53,355 | $53,618 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $40,486 | $15,313 |
| Overall | $41,488 | $41,429 | $0 |
| Some College | $50,284 | $38,750 | $51,420 |
$41,488
Average Earnings
$41,429
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.41% of Cerro Gordo residents speak only English, while 21.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 239 | 76 | 31.8% |
| Black | 16 | 10 | 62.5% |
24.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.87%
Male Poverty Rate
40.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cerro Gordo is Black, with 62.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cerro Gordo is White, with 31.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 54.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 71.15% |
| Some College | 5.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.28% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,500 | $81,784 |
| Households | - | $44,478 |
| Married Families | $83,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $3,804 | $6,355 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.8%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
7
Number of Veterans
7
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 2.65% |
| Black | 1 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
0%
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
79.83%
Born in Cerro Gordo
86.65%
Native Born
13.35%
Foreign Born
13.35%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
86.65% of Cerro Gordo residents were born in the United States, with 79.83% having been born in North Carolina. 13.35% 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 | 151 | 3 | 2.03% |
| 2028 | 148 | 2 | 1.37% |
| 2027 | 146 | 2 | 1.39% |
| 2026 | 144 | 3 | 2.13% |
| 2025 | 141 | 2 | 1.44% |
| 2024 | 139 | 2 | 1.46% |
| 2023 | 137 | 3 | 2.24% |
| 2022 | 134 | 4 | 3.08% |
| 2021 | 130 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 130 | -67 | -34.01% |
| 2019 | 197 | -1 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 198 | -1 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 199 | -2 | -1% |
| 2016 | 201 | -3 | -1.47% |
| 2015 | 204 | -1 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 205 | -1 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 206 | -4 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 210 | -1 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 211 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 211 | 0 | 0% |