Mesic is a town located in Pamlico County North Carolina. Mesic has a 2024 population of 149. Mesic is currently growing at a rate of 0.68% annually and its population has increased by 3.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 144 in 2020.
The average household income in Mesic is $53,804 with a poverty rate of 14.56%. The median age in Mesic is 54.5 years: 51.5 years for males, and 60.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mesic was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 104 | 50.49% |
| White | 102 | 49.51% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 83 | 2.48 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Non Family | 41 | 0 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Married | 26 | 4.04 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 15 | 3.07 | 20 | 80 |
| Male | 1 | 14 | 100 | 0 |
3.93
Average Family Size
2.48
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 | 17 | 10.3% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 8.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13 | 7.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 2.42% |
| High School Graduate | 99 | 60% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 2.42% |
| Some College | 14 | 8.48% |
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 | 86 | 69 | 11 |
| Black | 79 | 75 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.94%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,375 | $29,107 | $33,036 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,458 | $51,250 | $33,750 |
| Some College | $53,958 | $53,333 | $0 |
$46,458
Average Earnings
$51,250
Average Male
$33,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.49% of Mesic residents speak only English, while 1.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 104 | 26 | 25% |
| White | 102 | 4 | 3.92% |
14.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.09%
Male Poverty Rate
18.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mesic is Black, with 25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mesic is White, with 3.92% 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 20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 42.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.05% |
| High School | 12.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,429 | $84,802 |
| Households | - | $53,804 |
| Married Families | $83,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,203 | $22,049 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.3%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 4.65% |
| Black | 4 | 4.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.6%
Labor Force Participation
44.6%
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
78.64%
Born in Mesic
99.03%
Native Born
0.97%
Foreign Born
0.97%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.03% of Mesic residents were born in the United States, with 78.64% having been born in North Carolina. 0.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 156 | 2 | 1.3% |
| 2028 | 154 | 1 | 0.65% |
| 2027 | 153 | 1 | 0.66% |
| 2026 | 152 | 2 | 1.33% |
| 2025 | 150 | 1 | 0.67% |
| 2024 | 149 | 1 | 0.68% |
| 2023 | 148 | 2 | 1.37% |
| 2022 | 146 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 146 | 2 | 1.39% |
| 2020 | 144 | -65 | -31.1% |
| 2019 | 209 | 2 | 0.97% |
| 2018 | 207 | -1 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 208 | -4 | -1.89% |
| 2016 | 212 | -1 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 213 | -2 | -0.93% |
| 2014 | 215 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 215 | -3 | -1.38% |
| 2012 | 218 | -4 | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 222 | 3 | 1.37% |
| 2010 | 219 | 0 | 0% |