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 $57,383 with a poverty rate of 20.74%. The median age in Elm City is 48 years: 42.9 years for males, and 52.7 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 | 725 | 62.66% |
| White | 318 | 27.48% |
| Other race | 65 | 5.62% |
| Asian | 34 | 2.94% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 1.3% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 475 | 2.44 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Married | 238 | 3.15 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Non Family | 143 | 1.02 | 58 | 42 |
| Female | 85 | 2.75 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Male | 9 | 3.11 | 100 | 0 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
68.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 7.08% |
| Associates Degree | 40 | 4.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 77 | 9.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 62 | 7.32% |
| High School Graduate | 344 | 40.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71 | 8.38% |
| Some College | 193 | 22.79% |
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 | 525 | 460 | 70 |
| White | 253 | 234 | 65 |
| Hispanic | 69 | 37 | 4 |
| Other Race | 33 | 4 | 4 |
| Asian | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.49%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,406 | $45,781 | $49,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,306 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $43,450 | $46,071 | $42,850 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,250 | $0 | $16,696 |
| Overall | $38,971 | $45,750 | $31,333 |
| Some College | $29,063 | $50,250 | $21,500 |
$38,971
Average Earnings
$45,750
Average Male
$31,333
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.07% of Elm City residents speak only English, while 7.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 725 | 153 | 21.1% |
| Hispanic | 135 | 54 | 40% |
| Other | 65 | 41 | 63.08% |
| White | 290 | 33 | 11.38% |
20.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.25%
Male Poverty Rate
24.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Elm City is Other, with 63.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Elm City is White, with 11.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.85% |
| Some College | 24.03% |
| High School | 10.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 14.16% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,952 | $71,596 |
| Households | $48,125 | $57,383 |
| Married Families | $70,893 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,050 | $23,701 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
54.5%
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
90
Number of Veterans
87
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 57 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 60 | 10.07% |
| White | 30 | 10.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.4%
Labor Force Participation
45.4%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
75.45%
Born in Elm City
94.55%
Native Born
5.45%
Foreign Born
3.89%
Non Citizen
1.56%
Naturalized
94.55% of Elm City residents were born in the United States, with 75.45% having been born in North Carolina. 3.89% 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% |