Statesville is a city located in Iredell County North Carolina. Statesville has a 2024 population of 30,761. Statesville is currently growing at a rate of 1.79% annually and its population has increased by 7.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,596 in 2020.
The average household income in Statesville is $72,195 with a poverty rate of 16.4%. The median age in Statesville is 37.4 years: 32.8 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Statesville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,385 | 52.76% |
| Black or African American | 8,143 | 27.92% |
| Other race | 2,634 | 9.03% |
| Two or more races | 2,228 | 7.64% |
| Asian | 631 | 2.16% |
| Native American | 140 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,685 | 2.4 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Non Family | 4,392 | 1.15 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
| Married | 4,388 | 3.23 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Female | 2,358 | 3.03 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Male | 547 | 3.07 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
53.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,633 | 8.16% |
| Associates Degree | 2,426 | 12.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,545 | 17.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,844 | 9.22% |
| High School Graduate | 5,370 | 26.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,229 | 6.14% |
| Some College | 3,953 | 19.77% |
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 | 10,517 | 9,469 | 3,524 |
| Black | 5,709 | 4,904 | 1,178 |
| Hispanic | 2,915 | 1,975 | 201 |
| 2+ Races | 1,408 | 1,134 | 233 |
| Other Race | 1,350 | 867 | 140 |
| Asian | 523 | 506 | 302 |
| Native American | 127 | 127 | 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 asian people with a rate of 57.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,806 | $66,810 | $49,455 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,806 | $68,558 | $46,025 |
| High School Graduate | $34,845 | $41,621 | $30,287 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,869 | $27,522 | $19,368 |
| Overall | $41,403 | $45,370 | $37,244 |
| Some College | $39,796 | $46,152 | $35,840 |
$41,403
Average Earnings
$45,370
Average Male
$37,244
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.49% of Statesville residents speak only English, while 19.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,028 | 1,655 | 11.8% |
| Black | 7,765 | 1,376 | 17.72% |
| Hispanic | 5,068 | 1,366 | 26.95% |
| Other | 2,619 | 728 | 27.8% |
| Multiple | 2,178 | 470 | 21.58% |
| Native | 93 | 35 | 37.63% |
16.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.15%
Male Poverty Rate
17.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Statesville is Native, with 37.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Statesville is White, with 11.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.01% |
| High School | 19.1% |
| Some College | 9.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.26% |
| Female Employed | 10.08% |
| Male Employed | 5.88% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,085 | $87,655 |
| Households | $55,492 | $72,195 |
| Married Families | $83,504 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,347 | $44,782 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
983
Number of Veterans
898
Male Veterans
85
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 347 |
| First Gulf War | 237 |
| Second Gulf War | 232 |
| Korea | 49 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 229 |
| 55 to 64 | 227 |
| 65 to 74 | 218 |
| 35 to 54 | 195 |
| 18 to 34 | 114 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 659 | 5.37% |
| Black | 197 | 3.09% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 2.52% |
| Other Race | 74 | 4.64% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 2.21% |
| Native American | 13 | 10.24% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
56.03%
Born in Statesville
88.61%
Native Born
11.39%
Foreign Born
7.14%
Non Citizen
4.25%
Naturalized
88.61% of Statesville residents were born in the United States, with 56.03% having been born in North Carolina. 7.14% 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 | 33,468 | 542 | 1.65% |
| 2028 | 32,926 | 541 | 1.67% |
| 2027 | 32,385 | 542 | 1.7% |
| 2026 | 31,843 | 541 | 1.73% |
| 2025 | 31,302 | 541 | 1.76% |
| 2024 | 30,761 | 541 | 1.79% |
| 2023 | 30,220 | 527 | 1.77% |
| 2022 | 29,693 | 502 | 1.72% |
| 2021 | 29,191 | 595 | 2.08% |
| 2020 | 28,596 | 1,089 | 3.96% |
| 2019 | 27,507 | 458 | 1.69% |
| 2018 | 27,049 | 364 | 1.36% |
| 2017 | 26,685 | 429 | 1.63% |
| 2016 | 26,256 | 361 | 1.39% |
| 2015 | 25,895 | 415 | 1.63% |
| 2014 | 25,480 | 265 | 1.05% |
| 2013 | 25,215 | 269 | 1.08% |
| 2012 | 24,946 | 223 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 24,723 | 161 | 0.66% |
| 2010 | 24,562 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,320 | 5,753 | 32.75% |
| 1990 | 17,567 | -1,055 | -5.67% |
| 1980 | 18,622 | -1,385 | -6.92% |
| 1970 | 20,007 | 163 | 0.82% |
| 1960 | 19,844 | 2,943 | 17.41% |
| 1950 | 16,901 | 5,461 | 47.74% |
| 1940 | 11,440 | 950 | 9.06% |
| 1930 | 10,490 | 2,595 | 32.87% |
| 1920 | 7,895 | 3,296 | 71.67% |
| 1910 | 4,599 | 1,458 | 46.42% |
| 1900 | 3,141 | -30,327 | -90.61% |