Elm City is a town located in Wilson County North Carolina. Elm City has a 2024 population of 1,212. Elm City is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -0.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,218 in 2020.
The average household income in Elm City is $56,518 with a poverty rate of 18.41%. The median age in Elm City is 49.6 years: 42.9 years for males, and 53.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Elm City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 767 | 65.39% |
| White | 348 | 29.67% |
| Other race | 52 | 4.43% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 523 | 2.24 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Married | 245 | 2.93 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Non Family | 162 | 1.09 | 66 | 34 |
| Female | 94 | 2.36 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Male | 22 | 2.55 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
2.72
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
65.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 69 | 7.73% |
| Associates Degree | 65 | 7.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 74 | 8.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 59 | 6.61% |
| High School Graduate | 353 | 39.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66 | 7.39% |
| Some College | 207 | 23.18% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 576 | 497 | 66 |
| White | 282 | 253 | 67 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.72%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,188 | $48,676 | $51,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,240 | $48,365 | $37,045 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,553 | $16,125 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,694 | $47,500 | $31,500 |
| Some College | $28,068 | $41,250 | $26,923 |
$35,694
Average Earnings
$47,500
Average Male
$31,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.33% of Elm City residents speak only English, while 3.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 767 | 117 | 15.25% |
| White | 332 | 61 | 18.37% |
| Other | 52 | 38 | 73.08% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 38 | 52.05% |
18.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.17%
Male Poverty Rate
22.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elm City is Other, with 73.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elm City is Black, with 15.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.04% |
| Some College | 15.07% |
| High School | 11.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 78.57% |
| Female Employed | 14.92% |
| Male Employed | 3.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,963 | $69,802 |
| Households | $44,698 | $56,518 |
| Married Families | $63,512 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,500 | $26,287 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
53.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
90
Number of Veterans
81
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 59 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 64 | 9.83% |
| White | 26 | 8.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.7%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
79.54%
Born in Elm City
97.1%
Native Born
2.9%
Foreign Born
2.56%
Non Citizen
0.34%
Naturalized
97.1% of Elm City residents were born in the United States, with 79.54% having been born in North Carolina. 2.56% 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 | 1,206 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2028 | 1,207 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2027 | 1,208 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2026 | 1,210 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2025 | 1,211 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2024 | 1,212 | -2 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 1,214 | 10 | 0.83% |
| 2022 | 1,204 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2021 | 1,203 | -15 | -1.23% |
| 2020 | 1,218 | -75 | -5.8% |
| 2019 | 1,293 | 5 | 0.39% |
| 2018 | 1,288 | -7 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 1,295 | 3 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 1,292 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 1,293 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 1,295 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 1,296 | -5 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 1,301 | 4 | 0.31% |
| 2011 | 1,297 | -4 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 1,301 | 0 | 0% |