Earl is a town located in Cleveland County North Carolina. Earl has a 2024 population of 207. Earl is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually and its population has increased by 2.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 202 in 2020.
The average household income in Earl is $58,931 with a poverty rate of 14.99%. The median age in Earl is 56.3 years: 53.5 years for males, and 59.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Earl was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 275 | 74.93% |
| Two or more races | 49 | 13.35% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 9.81% |
| Other race | 5 | 1.36% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 154 | 2.38 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Married | 84 | 2.58 | 96.4 | 3.6 |
| Non Family | 47 | 1.72 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Male | 17 | 2.94 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 6 | 3.17 | 100 | 0 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
81.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 6.44% |
| Associates Degree | 22 | 7.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1 | 0.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 4.41% |
| High School Graduate | 153 | 51.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 2.37% |
| Some College | 80 | 27.12% |
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 | 226 | 201 | 13 |
| Black | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 33 | 32 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,660 | $21,504 | $34,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $70,938 | $0 |
| Overall | $21,199 | $21,798 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$21,199
Average Earnings
$21,798
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.15% of Earl residents speak only English, while 13.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 36 | 33 | 91.67% |
| White | 275 | 22 | 8% |
14.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.52%
Male Poverty Rate
10.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Earl is Black, with 91.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Earl is White, with 8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.14% |
| Some College | 8.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 3.76% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,625 | $67,743 |
| Households | $42,287 | $58,931 |
| Married Families | $41,902 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,750 | $38,868 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.7%
Male Marriage Rate
66.7%
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
12
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 4.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
3%
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
68.94%
Born in Earl
99.46%
Native Born
0.54%
Foreign Born
0.54%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.46% of Earl residents were born in the United States, with 68.94% having been born in North Carolina. 0.54% 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 | 214 | 2 | 0.94% |
| 2028 | 212 | 1 | 0.47% |
| 2027 | 211 | 1 | 0.48% |
| 2026 | 210 | 2 | 0.96% |
| 2025 | 208 | 1 | 0.48% |
| 2024 | 207 | 1 | 0.49% |
| 2023 | 206 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 206 | 1 | 0.49% |
| 2021 | 205 | 3 | 1.49% |
| 2020 | 202 | -55 | -21.4% |
| 2019 | 257 | 1 | 0.39% |
| 2018 | 256 | 2 | 0.79% |
| 2017 | 254 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 253 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 253 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 253 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 253 | -2 | -0.78% |
| 2012 | 255 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 255 | -2 | -0.78% |
| 2010 | 257 | 0 | 0% |