Granite Quarry is a town located in Rowan County North Carolina. Granite Quarry has a 2024 population of 3,094. Granite Quarry is currently growing at a rate of 0.85% annually and its population has increased by 3.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,990 in 2020.
The average household income in Granite Quarry is $72,888 with a poverty rate of 11.74%. The median age in Granite Quarry is 33.6 years: 31.3 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Granite Quarry was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,598 | 86.17% |
| Two or more races | 174 | 5.77% |
| Other race | 122 | 4.05% |
| Black or African American | 104 | 3.45% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,215 | 2.47 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Married | 469 | 3.6 | 94 | 6 |
| Non Family | 376 | 1.17 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Female | 296 | 2.29 | 37.8 | 62.2 |
| Male | 74 | 2.66 | 0 | 100 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
69.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 97 | 4.89% |
| Associates Degree | 334 | 16.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 330 | 16.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 130 | 6.55% |
| High School Graduate | 594 | 29.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 1.16% |
| Some College | 476 | 23.99% |
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 | 1,712 | 1,598 | 394 |
| Hispanic | 157 | 151 | 22 |
| Black | 85 | 82 | 44 |
| Other Race | 84 | 84 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 51.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,839 | $78,779 | $63,846 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,321 | $0 | $150,625 |
| High School Graduate | $37,578 | $49,107 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,978 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,589 | $54,866 | $36,212 |
| Some College | $41,538 | $53,497 | $32,684 |
$47,589
Average Earnings
$54,866
Average Male
$36,212
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.9% of Granite Quarry residents speak only English, while 6.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,335 | 254 | 10.88% |
| Hispanic | 471 | 72 | 15.29% |
| Multiple | 174 | 69 | 39.66% |
| Black | 104 | 26 | 25% |
11.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.25%
Male Poverty Rate
16.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Granite Quarry is Multiple, with 39.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Granite Quarry is White, with 10.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.39% |
| Some College | 6.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 83.13% |
| Female Employed | 11.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.71% |
| Male Employed | 0.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,179 | $83,538 |
| Households | $53,072 | $72,888 |
| Married Families | $89,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,597 | $38,984 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.8%
Male Marriage Rate
31.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
86
Number of Veterans
86
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73 | 3.57% |
| Black | 13 | 15.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
70.98%
Born in Granite Quarry
99.07%
Native Born
0.93%
Foreign Born
0.93%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.07% of Granite Quarry residents were born in the United States, with 70.98% having been born in North Carolina. 0.93% 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 | 3,224 | 26 | 0.81% |
| 2028 | 3,198 | 26 | 0.82% |
| 2027 | 3,172 | 26 | 0.83% |
| 2026 | 3,146 | 26 | 0.83% |
| 2025 | 3,120 | 26 | 0.84% |
| 2024 | 3,094 | 26 | 0.85% |
| 2023 | 3,068 | 37 | 1.22% |
| 2022 | 3,031 | 27 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 3,004 | 14 | 0.47% |
| 2020 | 2,990 | 0 | 0% |
| 2019 | 2,990 | 13 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 2,977 | 11 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 2,966 | 15 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 2,951 | 21 | 0.72% |
| 2015 | 2,930 | 7 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 2,923 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2013 | 2,924 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 2,925 | -5 | -0.17% |
| 2011 | 2,930 | -12 | -0.41% |
| 2010 | 2,942 | 0 | 0% |