Governors Village is a CDP located in Chatham County North Carolina. Governors Village has a 2024 population of 2,350. Governors Village is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 35.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,738 in 2020.
The average household income in Governors Village is $179,477 with a poverty rate of 14.27%. The median age in Governors Village is 42 years: 41.1 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Governors Village was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,601 | 74.53% |
| Two or more races | 318 | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 123 | 5.73% |
| Other race | 87 | 4.05% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 736 | 2.84 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Married | 452 | 3.65 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Non Family | 214 | 1.1 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
| Female | 46 | 2.67 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 24 | 3.42 | 0 | 100 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
60.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 66 | 4.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 628 | 45.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 379 | 27.48% |
| High School Graduate | 98 | 7.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 0.94% |
| Some College | 195 | 14.14% |
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 | 1,093 | 1,080 | 893 |
| 2+ Races | 179 | 179 | 49 |
| Black | 88 | 88 | 46 |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $169,844 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $46,582 | $0 | $46,582 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $80,469 | $124,063 | $55,926 |
| Some College | $42,167 | $34,571 | $45,238 |
$80,469
Average Earnings
$124,063
Average Male
$55,926
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.57% of Governors Village residents speak only English, while 10.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,387 | 276 | 19.9% |
14.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.76%
Male Poverty Rate
9.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Governors Village is White, with 19.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Governors Village is White, with 19.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| Some College | 25.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.51% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Male Employed | 5.97% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $165,978 | $212,098 |
| Households | $124,857 | $179,477 |
| Married Families | $169,091 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $89,762 | $99,906 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.2%
Male Marriage Rate
64.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
80
Number of Veterans
75
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 60 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 6.3% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 3.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
2%
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
26.44%
Born in Governors Village
91.67%
Native Born
8.33%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
8.05%
Naturalized
91.67% of Governors Village residents were born in the United States, with 26.44% having been born in North Carolina. 0.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,350 | 168 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 2,182 | 168 | 8.34% |
| 2022 | 2,014 | 230 | 12.89% |
| 2021 | 1,784 | 46 | 2.65% |
| 2020 | 1,738 | 0 | 0% |