Rural Hall is a town located in Forsyth County North Carolina. Rural Hall has a 2024 population of 3,562. Rural Hall is currently growing at a rate of 1.39% annually and its population has increased by 5.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,364 in 2020.
The average household income in Rural Hall is $80,549 with a poverty rate of 15.58%. The median age in Rural Hall is 42.6 years: 39.1 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rural Hall was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,620 | 76.59% |
| Black or African American | 574 | 16.78% |
| Other race | 172 | 5.03% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.26% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,543 | 2.22 | 68 | 32 |
| Non Family | 700 | 1.1 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Married | 505 | 2.82 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Female | 200 | 4.53 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Male | 138 | 2.32 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
2.68
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
68.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 158 | 6.36% |
| Associates Degree | 364 | 14.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 462 | 18.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 184 | 7.41% |
| High School Graduate | 733 | 29.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 2.34% |
| Some College | 524 | 21.1% |
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 | 1,806 | 1,659 | 370 |
| Black | 487 | 455 | 260 |
| Hispanic | 110 | 73 | 16 |
| Other Race | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,261 | $52,074 | $57,579 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,071 | $45,912 | $24,830 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,183 | $40,823 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,509 | $46,525 | $41,494 |
| Some College | $41,360 | $46,667 | $36,591 |
$43,509
Average Earnings
$46,525
Average Male
$41,494
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.94% of Rural Hall residents speak only English, while 4.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,377 | 406 | 17.08% |
| Hispanic | 268 | 127 | 47.39% |
15.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.51%
Male Poverty Rate
4.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rural Hall is Hispanic, with 47.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rural Hall is White, with 17.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.55% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.69% |
| Female Employed | 1.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,938 | $106,701 |
| Households | $50,665 | $80,549 |
| Married Families | $100,906 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,096 | $46,233 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
35.9%
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
301
Number of Veterans
284
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 188 |
| Vietnam | 56 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 21 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 180 |
| 75+ | 47 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 259 | 12.59% |
| Black | 42 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 8.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
52.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.4%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
10.3%
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
67.93%
Born in Rural Hall
97.37%
Native Born
2.63%
Foreign Born
1.34%
Non Citizen
1.29%
Naturalized
97.37% of Rural Hall residents were born in the United States, with 67.93% having been born in North Carolina. 1.34% 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 | 3,810 | 49 | 1.3% |
| 2028 | 3,761 | 50 | 1.35% |
| 2027 | 3,711 | 50 | 1.37% |
| 2026 | 3,661 | 49 | 1.36% |
| 2025 | 3,612 | 50 | 1.4% |
| 2024 | 3,562 | 49 | 1.39% |
| 2023 | 3,513 | 48 | 1.39% |
| 2022 | 3,465 | 50 | 1.46% |
| 2021 | 3,415 | 51 | 1.52% |
| 2020 | 3,364 | 98 | 3% |
| 2019 | 3,266 | 49 | 1.52% |
| 2018 | 3,217 | 25 | 0.78% |
| 2017 | 3,192 | 44 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 3,148 | 43 | 1.38% |
| 2015 | 3,105 | 46 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 3,059 | 27 | 0.89% |
| 2013 | 3,032 | 31 | 1.03% |
| 2012 | 3,001 | 29 | 0.98% |
| 2011 | 2,972 | 32 | 1.09% |
| 2010 | 2,940 | 0 | 0% |