Micro is a town located in Johnston County North Carolina. Micro has a 2024 population of 524. Micro is currently growing at a rate of 3.15% annually and its population has increased by 14.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 459 in 2020.
The average household income in Micro is $74,394 with a poverty rate of 21.91%. The median age in Micro is 31.5 years: 32.8 years for males, and 31.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Micro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 364 | 46.19% |
| Other race | 234 | 29.7% |
| Black or African American | 141 | 17.89% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 4.19% |
| Native American | 16 | 2.03% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 285 | 2.76 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Married | 184 | 2.58 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Non Family | 56 | 1.14 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Female | 36 | 6.25 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 9 | 2.78 | 0 | 100 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
53.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 56 | 11.09% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 4.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 86 | 17.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 1.39% |
| High School Graduate | 228 | 45.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 1.19% |
| Some College | 98 | 19.41% |
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 | 247 | 215 | 37 |
| Black | 114 | 106 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 110 | 88 | 56 |
| Other Race | 96 | 74 | 56 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 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 other race people with a rate of 58.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $143,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,580 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $33,750 |
| Some College | $0 | $107,958 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$33,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.19% of Micro residents speak only English, while 27.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 141 | 115 | 81.56% |
| Other | 234 | 31 | 13.25% |
| Hispanic | 276 | 31 | 11.23% |
| White | 324 | 14 | 4.32% |
| Multiple | 33 | 12 | 36.36% |
21.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
36.55%
Male Poverty Rate
13.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Micro is Black, with 81.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Micro is White, with 4.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 23.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 52.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 40.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.58% |
| Some College | 4.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 29.5% |
| Male Employed | 10.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,375 | $85,163 |
| Households | $51,094 | $74,394 |
| Married Families | $79,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,188 | $30,359 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
85.7%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
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
22
Number of Veterans
22
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 8.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
15.2%
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
77.16%
Born in Micro
95.43%
Native Born
4.57%
Foreign Born
2.41%
Non Citizen
2.16%
Naturalized
95.43% of Micro residents were born in the United States, with 77.16% having been born in North Carolina. 2.41% 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 | 606 | 17 | 2.89% |
| 2028 | 589 | 16 | 2.79% |
| 2027 | 573 | 16 | 2.87% |
| 2026 | 557 | 17 | 3.15% |
| 2025 | 540 | 16 | 3.05% |
| 2024 | 524 | 16 | 3.15% |
| 2023 | 508 | 14 | 2.83% |
| 2022 | 494 | 17 | 3.56% |
| 2021 | 477 | 18 | 3.92% |
| 2020 | 459 | -79 | -14.68% |
| 2019 | 538 | 13 | 2.48% |
| 2018 | 525 | 13 | 2.54% |
| 2017 | 512 | 13 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 499 | 15 | 3.1% |
| 2015 | 484 | 10 | 2.11% |
| 2014 | 474 | 7 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 467 | 7 | 1.52% |
| 2012 | 460 | 4 | 0.88% |
| 2011 | 456 | 8 | 1.79% |
| 2010 | 448 | 0 | 0% |