Moravian Falls is a CDP located in Wilkes County North Carolina. Moravian Falls has a 2024 population of 877. Moravian Falls is currently declining at a rate of -7.68% annually and its population has decreased by -57.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,074 in 2020.
The average household income in Moravian Falls is $65,092 with a poverty rate of 7.78%. The median age in Moravian Falls is 53.1 years: 58.1 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Moravian Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 643 | 63.35% |
| Two or more races | 206 | 20.3% |
| Other race | 84 | 8.28% |
| Black or African American | 82 | 8.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 524 | 1.94 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Non Family | 263 | 1.05 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Married | 156 | 2.87 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 105 | 2.78 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.83
Average Family Size
1.94
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 | 64 | 8.25% |
| Associates Degree | 91 | 11.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 129 | 16.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 4.51% |
| High School Graduate | 210 | 27.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 4.9% |
| Some College | 209 | 26.93% |
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 | 550 | 448 | 164 |
| Hispanic | 119 | 119 | 0 |
| Other Race | 84 | 84 | 0 |
| Black | 82 | 82 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 60 | 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 white people with a rate of 29.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,138 | $0 | $23,642 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,380 | $45,500 | $0 |
| Some College | $52,321 | $61,625 | $51,161 |
$46,380
Average Earnings
$45,500
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.16% of Moravian Falls residents speak only English, while 15.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 643 | 55 | 8.55% |
| Black | 82 | 24 | 29.27% |
7.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.58%
Male Poverty Rate
7.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Moravian Falls is Black, with 29.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Moravian Falls is White, with 8.55% 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 22.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.57% |
| High School | 11.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.93% |
| Some College | 6.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,771 | $74,415 |
| Households | $57,262 | $65,092 |
| Married Families | $56,726 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,438 | $55,840 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
32.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
141
Number of Veterans
117
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 108 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 108 |
| 75+ | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 84 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 70.59% |
| White | 33 | 5.59% |
| Black | 24 | 29.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
82.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
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
81.87%
Born in Moravian Falls
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Moravian Falls residents were born in the United States, with 81.87% 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 | 877 | -73 | -7.68% |
| 2023 | 950 | -73 | -7.14% |
| 2022 | 1,023 | -472 | -31.57% |
| 2021 | 1,495 | -579 | -27.92% |
| 2020 | 2,074 | 272 | 15.09% |
| 2019 | 1,802 | -195 | -9.76% |
| 2018 | 1,997 | -203 | -9.23% |
| 2017 | 2,200 | 210 | 10.55% |
| 2016 | 1,990 | 426 | 27.24% |
| 2015 | 1,564 | 10 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 1,554 | -179 | -10.33% |
| 2013 | 1,733 | 415 | 31.49% |
| 2012 | 1,318 | -75 | -5.38% |
| 2011 | 1,393 | -508 | -26.72% |
| 2010 | 1,901 | 0 | 0% |