Kelly is a CDP located in Bladen County North Carolina. Kelly has a 2024 population of 557. Kelly is currently growing at a rate of 0.18% annually and its population has increased by 65.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 336 in 2020.
The average household income in Kelly is $109,958 with a poverty rate of 6.37%. The median age in Kelly is 30.3 years: 30.5 years for males, and 9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kelly was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 415 | 58.78% |
| White | 163 | 23.09% |
| Native American | 84 | 11.9% |
| Two or more races | 44 | 6.23% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 249 | 2.84 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Non Family | 135 | 1.29 | 60 | 40 |
| Married | 114 | 4.67 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.67
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
78.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 68 | 17.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 205 | 52.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47 | 12.05% |
| Some College | 70 | 17.95% |
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 | 255 | 208 | 0 |
| White | 103 | 103 | 0 |
| Native American | 32 | 32 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,025 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$51,025
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Kelly residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 415 | 35 | 8.43% |
| White | 163 | 10 | 6.13% |
6.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
11.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kelly is Black, with 8.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kelly is White, with 6.13% 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 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Households | $51,155 | $109,958 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $31,169 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
75.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
0%
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
98.58%
Born in Kelly
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Kelly residents were born in the United States, with 98.58% having been born in North Carolina. 0% 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 | 557 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2023 | 556 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2022 | 555 | 171 | 44.53% |
| 2021 | 384 | 48 | 14.29% |
| 2020 | 336 | -73 | -17.85% |
| 2019 | 409 | 36 | 9.65% |
| 2018 | 373 | 24 | 6.88% |
| 2017 | 349 | 77 | 28.31% |
| 2016 | 272 | -224 | -45.16% |
| 2015 | 496 | -135 | -21.39% |
| 2014 | 631 | -170 | -21.22% |
| 2013 | 801 | 94 | 13.3% |
| 2012 | 707 | 32 | 4.74% |
| 2011 | 675 | 131 | 24.08% |
| 2010 | 544 | 0 | 0% |