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Macclesfield, NC

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

391
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

30.8
years ∙ half population younger than 30.8, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
59.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

9%
foreign-born population
91%Native
9% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Macclesfield is a town within Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States.
Location
Town in Edgecombe County, NC, US
Co-ordinates
DEC35.752271° N, 77.669686° W
DMS35° 45′ 08.18″ N, 77° 40′ 10.87″ W

Population Density & area

722.7/sq mi (278.9/km²)
Total Area
0.548 sq mi (1.42 km²)
Land Area
0.541 sq mi (1.402 km²) · 98.7%
Water Area
0.007 sq mi (0.018 km²) · 1.3%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

43.7% male
Male 43.7%
Female 56.3%
males per 100 females
Macclesfield 77.7
Edgecombe County 88.2
North Carolina 95.6

Nativity

9%
foreign-born population
91%Native
9% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Macclesfield 9%
Edgecombe County 3.3%
North Carolina 9.1%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

30.8
years ∙ half population younger than 30.8, half older
Macclesfield
30.8
Edgecombe County
41.7
North Carolina
39.1

Dependency ratio

Low High
88
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Macclesfield 88
Edgecombe County 77.9
North Carolina 63.8

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 32.7% 22.9% 21.8%
Working age (18-64) 53.2% 56.2% 61%
Senior (65+) 14.1% 20.9% 17.2%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 88 77.9 63.8
Child dependency ratio 61.5 40.7 35.6
Old-age dependency ratio 26.4 37.2 28.2
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
57.5%
Black
24%
Asian
4.1%
Hispanic
5.6%
Other
8.8%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
59.9%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Macclesfield 59.9%
Edgecombe County 56.6%
North Carolina 58.4%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Macclesfield population
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
Hispanic or Latino 5.6% 6.2% 11.3%
Mexican 3.6% 5% 5.6%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.4% 1.3%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 2% 0.8% 4.1%
Not Hispanic or Latino 94.4% 93.8% 88.7%
One race 85.7% 91.3% 84.6%
White 57.5% 34.9% 60%
Black or African American 24% 55.5% 20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.3% 0.8%
Asian 4.1% 0.2% 3.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0.3% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 8.7% 2.5% 4.1%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

67.9% family
Family 67.9%
Non family 32.1%
% family households
Macclesfield 67.9%
Edgecombe County 64.6%
North Carolina 64.3%

Average household size

2.79
persons per household
Macclesfield
2.79
Edgecombe County
2.44
North Carolina
2.44

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Macclesfield population
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
Total households 140 19,652 4,282,345
Average houshold size 2.79 2.44 2.44
Family households 95 12,690 2,753,022
Average family size 3.33 3.04 3.03
Married couple family 59 7,129 2,021,951
Other families 36 5,561 731,071
Male householder 4 1,111 195,051
Female householder 32 4,450 536,020
Non-family households 45 6,962 1,529,323
One-person households 41 6,074 1,258,822
Male householder 17 2,690 544,050
Senior (65+) living alone 14 1,147 160,332
Female householder 24 3,384 714,772
Senior (65+) living alone 21 2,135 342,051
Other living arrangements 4 888 270,501

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

185
housing units
Macclesfield 185
Edgecombe County 23,281
North Carolina 4,895,668

Occupancy status

75.7% occupied
Occupied 75.7%
Vacant 24.3%
vacancy rate
Macclesfield 24.3%
Edgecombe County 15.6%
North Carolina 12.5%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

76.2%
Single family houses
Single family houses
76.2%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
5.9%
Mobile homes
17.8%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1970
Half of houses were built before 1970, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
8.6%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
38.9%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
38.9%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
13.5%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5 5.3 5.6
1–3 rooms 15.1% 6.4% 11.4%
4–6 rooms 57.3% 68.2% 54.9%
7+ rooms 27.5% 25.3% 33.6%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0.5% 0.7% 1.9%
1 bedroom 0.5% 4% 7.1%
2 bedrooms 41.1% 24.6% 23.8%
3 bedrooms 42.2% 57.3% 46.2%
4+ bedrooms 15.7% 13.2% 21%
At a glance
Median year built 1970 1979 1992
Total housing units 185 23,281 4,895,668
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

57.9% owners
Renter-occupied 42.1%
Owner-occupied 57.9%
homeownership rate
Macclesfield 57.9%
Edgecombe County 60.8%
North Carolina 66.6%

Average household size

3.62
Owner-occupied
1.66
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Macclesfield 3.62
Edgecombe County 2.42
North Carolina 2.54

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
Total occupied units 140 19,652 4,282,345
Year moved in
2020 or later 20.7% 19.3% 26.2%
2010 to 2019 52.1% 37.1% 39.2%
2000 to 2009 12.1% 15.8% 16.2%
1999 or earlier 15% 27.8% 18.5%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 96.1% 97.8%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 3.1% 1.5%
1.51 or more 0% 0.8% 0.7%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 5.7% 10% 5.3%
1 vehicle 43.6% 30.1% 31.4%
2 vehicles 30% 32.3% 38%
3 or more vehicles 20.7% 27.6% 25.2%
House heating fuel used
Gas 66.4% 37.3% 30.5%
Electricity 30.7% 59.6% 65.5%
Solar 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 2.9% 1.4% 2%
All other fuels 0% 0.7% 1.3%
No fuel used 0% 0.9% 0.7%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.4% 0.6%
No telephone service available 0% 1.1% 0.8%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$135,200
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Macclesfield
$135,200
Edgecombe County
$125,100
North Carolina
$288,900

Housing Cost Burden

8.6%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
8.6%
Owners without a mortgage
30.4%
Renters
60%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
Property value
Median Value $135,200 $125,100 $288,900
Under $100,000 22.2% 34.8% 12.7%
$100,000 - $200,000 56.8% 39.2% 18.9%
$200,000 - $300,000 8.6% 15.9% 20.5%
$300,000 - $500,000 11.1% 7.6% 28.3%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 1.2% 1.6% 16.3%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 1% 3.3%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 71.6% 50.7% 61.3%
Without a mortgage 28.4% 49.3% 38.7%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,375 $1,252 $1,631
Without a mortgage $464 $511 $490
Gross rent
Median rent $796 $858 $1,228

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

17.1%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Macclesfield 17.1%
Edgecombe County 17.5%
North Carolina 35.7%

Adults without a high school diploma

16.8%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Macclesfield 16.8%
Edgecombe County 15%
North Carolina 9.9%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

106
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
7.5%
K–12
68.9%
College / Undergraduate
23.6%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

33.3%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Macclesfield
33.3%
Edgecombe County
24.3%
North Carolina
39.3%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
Total enrolled (age 3+) 106 10,593 2,530,102
Nursery / preschool 7.5% 4.2% 5.3%
K–12 68.9% 78.6% 67.4%
Kindergarten 7.5% 9.1% 4.9%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 46.2% 25.6% 20%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 11.3% 18.7% 21%
High School: Grades 9–12 3.8% 25.2% 21.5%
College or graduate school 23.6% 17.2% 27.3%
College, undergraduate 23.6% 14.1% 21.7%
Graduate, professional school 0% 3.1% 5.6%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 33.3% 24.3% 39.3%
School type
Public school 71.7% 90% 82.3%
Private school 28.3% 10% 17.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

251
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
8.8%
9th-12th, no diploma
8%
HS graduate
35.1%
Some college no degree
26.3%
Associates degree
4.8%
Bachelors degree
10.4%
Graduate or professional degree
6.8%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
50% · 50%
9th-12th, no diploma
60% · 40%
HS graduate
40.9% · 59.1%
Some college no degree
53% · 47%
Associates degree
33.3% · 66.7%
Bachelors degree
50% · 50%
Graduate or professional degree
47.1% · 52.9%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
Population (25+) 251 33,862 7,380,330
Less than 9th grade 8.8% 5.1% 3.9%
9th–12th, no diploma 8% 9.9% 6%
High school diploma or GED 35.1% 39.2% 24.8%
Some college, no degree 26.3% 19.7% 19.6%
Associate's degree 4.8% 8.6% 10.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 17.1% 17.5% 35.7%
Bachelor's degree 10.4% 12% 22.2%
Graduate or professional 6.8% 5.6% 13.5%
High School or higher 83.3% 85% 90.1%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$46,522
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$—
Some college or associates
$46,181
Bachelors degree
$41,250
Graduate or professional degree
$86,875

Poverty Rate

7%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
38.1%
HS graduate
56.8%
Some college or associates
2.6%
Bachelors degree or higher
7%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $46,522 $39,133 $49,275
Less than high school graduate $— $31,032 $31,234
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $— $34,941 $37,346
Some college or associate's degree $46,181 $40,314 $43,525
Bachelor's degree $41,250 $53,064 $64,395
Graduate or professional degree $86,875 $65,172 $80,986
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 38.1% 28% 26.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 56.8% 20.5% 15.2%
Some college or associate's degree 2.6% 16.2% 10%
Bachelor's degree or higher 7% 4.7% 4.2%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

266
residents 16 years and over
Macclesfield 266
Edgecombe County 38,975
North Carolina 8,672,106

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
55.3%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Macclesfield 55.3%
Edgecombe County 53%
North Carolina 58.6%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

33.6
years ∙ half are younger than 33.6, half older
Macclesfield
33.6
Edgecombe County
41.2
North Carolina
39.7
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

45% male
Male 45%
Female 55%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Macclesfield 55
Edgecombe County 52.4
North Carolina 47.7

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Macclesfield
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
Total labor force 151 22,706 5,443,607
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 2.6% 3.6% 4.2%
20 to 24 years 2.6% 8.3% 10%
25 to 29 years 3.3% 11.3% 11%
30 to 34 years 37.7% 10.5% 11.3%
35 to 44 years 11.3% 20.3% 21%
45 to 54 years 14.6% 17.4% 20.2%
55 to 59 years 16.6% 10.8% 9.1%
60 to 64 years 8.6% 8.7% 7.2%
65 to 74 years 2.6% 7.2% 5.1%
75 years and over 0% 1.8% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 45% 47.6% 52.3%
Female 55% 52.4% 47.7%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

56.8%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Macclesfield
56.8%
Edgecombe County
58.3%
North Carolina
62.8%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

52.3%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
61%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Macclesfield 61%
Edgecombe County 56.1%
North Carolina 58%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Macclesfield
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 40% 32.2% 40.2%
20 to 24 years 80% 72.8% 75.7%
25 to 29 years 41.7% 83.8% 84.6%
30 to 34 years 63.3% 78.4% 83.8%
35 to 44 years 85% 86.5% 83.2%
45 to 54 years 73.3% 74.1% 81.2%
55 to 59 years 100% 77.9% 72.8%
60 to 64 years 68.4% 53% 57%
65 to 74 years 11.8% 26.6% 25.2%
75 years and over 0% 10.2% 6.8%
LFPR by gender
Male 52.3% 60.8% 67.9%
Female 61% 56.1% 58%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 61.6% 58.3% 61%
Black or African American 57.1% 58.4% 63.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 62.1% 56.8%
Asian 53.8% 41.6% 70.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 70.4%
Some Other Race 22.2% 58% 71.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 58.3% 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8% 64.3% 71%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

2.6%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Macclesfield
2.6%
Edgecombe County
8.7%
North Carolina
4.7%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

2.9%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
2.4%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Macclesfield 2.9%
Edgecombe County 9.9%
North Carolina 4.8%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Macclesfield
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
By age group
16 to 19 years 50% 23.7% 13.1%
20 to 24 years 0% 20.4% 8.9%
25 to 29 years 0% 14.4% 5.7%
30 to 34 years 0% 8.7% 4.5%
35 to 44 years 0% 9% 3.9%
45 to 54 years 0% 6.2% 3.3%
55 to 59 years 8% 1.6% 3.1%
60 to 64 years 0% 3.2% 3%
65 to 74 years 0% 4.5% 3%
75 years and over —% 0% 2.9%
By gender
Male 2.9% 9.9% 4.8%
Female 2.4% 7.7% 4.7%
By race, ethnicity
White 4.1% 3.6% 3.7%
Black or African American 0% 12.8% 7.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 6%
Asian 0% 0% 4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 5%
Some Other Race 0% 3.8% 4.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 6.5% 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 3.5% 5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

147
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Macclesfield 147
Edgecombe County 20,667
North Carolina 5,084,958
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

80%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Macclesfield 80%
Edgecombe County 74%
North Carolina 73%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Macclesfield, NC workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 6 workers
are employed in Health care and social assistance
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Health care and social assistance 16.3%
Transportation and warehousing 13.6%
Manufacturing 12.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Transportation and warehousing employs the most men — 30.3% of 66 employed male workers
Female
Wholesale trade employs the most women — 22.2% of 81 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Macclesfield
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
Total employed population 147 20,667 5,084,958
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 3.4% 2.3% 0.9%
Mining and logging 0% 0% 0.1%
Construction 2.7% 5.6% 7.4%
Manufacturing 12.9% 18.1% 11.7%
Wholesale trade 12.2% 2% 2.1%
Retail trade 4.8% 11.1% 11.2%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 13.6% 4.6% 4.6%
Utilities 0% 0.9% 0.9%
Information 0% 1.1% 1.6%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 0% 4% 5.3%
Real estate and leasing 0% 1.4% 1.9%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 6.8% 2.7% 8.2%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 2.7% 6.1% 4.4%
Education and health services
Educational services 10.9% 7.9% 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 16.3% 15.3% 13.7%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 1.6% 1.7%
Accommodation and food services 4.8% 7.1% 6.7%
Other services 3.4% 2.8% 4.9%
Government 5.4% 5.5% 4.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

80.3% Private
Government 15.6%
Private Employment 80.3%
Self Employed 4.1%
Private employment (%)
Macclesfield 80.3%
Edgecombe County 76.8%
North Carolina 76.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

4.1%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 4.1%
Unincorporated business 0%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Macclesfield
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
Private wage & salary 80.3% 76.8% 76.2%
For-profit company employees 66% 70.8% 68.5%
Not-for-profit employees 14.3% 6% 7.7%
Self-employed 4.1% 7.8% 10%
Incorporated business 4.1% 2.9% 4.1%
Unincorporated business 0% 4.1% 5.7%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.8% 0.2%
Government 15.6% 15.4% 13.8%
Local government 10.2% 7.3% 6.4%
State government 5.4% 6.1% 5.2%
Federal government 0% 2% 2.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

0% WFH
Work from home 0%
Commute to work %
Working from home (%)
Macclesfield 0%
Edgecombe County 8.3%
North Carolina 16.3%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

28 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Macclesfield 28
Edgecombe County 22.5
North Carolina 25.1
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Macclesfield
Employed residents 16+.
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
Total employed population 147 20,667 5,084,958
Worked from home 0% 8.3% 16.3%
Drove Alone 86.8% 78.7% 71.5%
Carpooled 12.5% 8.9% 8.5%
Public transportation 0% 0.7% 0.7%
Walked 0% 0.9% 1.6%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0.7% 2.5% 1.5%
Commuting population 144 18,522 4,253,446
Mean travel time (minutes) 28 22.5 25.1
Less than 5 minutes 4.9% 2.8% 2.9%
5 to 14 minutes 16% 30.6% 23.3%
15 to 29 minutes 38.9% 34.8% 39.5%
30 to 44 minutes 31.9% 22% 20.4%
45 to 59 minutes 0% 4.4% 7.4%
60 to 89 minutes 5.6% 4.1% 4.4%
90 minutes or more 2.8% 1.3% 2.1%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$48,125
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Macclesfield $48,125
Edgecombe County $45,519
North Carolina $56,608
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

104 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Macclesfield 104¢
Edgecombe County 88¢
North Carolina 83¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Macclesfield, NC workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$102,917
Workers in Transportation and warehousing report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Transportation and warehousing $102,917
Professional and technical services $91,250
Educational services $56,250
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying industry by gender data for Macclesfield due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men working in Transportation and warehousing earn the highest median earnings — $102,917, compared to $48,125 for all employed men
Female
Women working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $50,000 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Macclesfield
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
Median Earnings $48,125 $45,519 $56,608
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $44,570 $43,861
Mining and logging $— $— $79,224
Construction $— $49,270 $51,497
Manufacturing $— $45,429 $57,065
Wholesale trade $— $43,656 $62,216
Retail trade $— $35,274 $41,807
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $102,917 $50,349 $54,197
Utilities $— $69,167 $82,617
Information $— $37,325 $74,050
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $53,681 $88,778
Real estate and leasing $— $39,167 $61,234
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $91,250 $46,276 $96,538
Corporate management $— $— $85,938
Administrative and waste services $— $40,481 $43,251
Education and health services
Educational services $56,250 $47,165 $54,785
Health care and social assistance $— $54,715 $55,211
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $56,727 $48,830
Accommodation and food services $48,125 $32,127 $32,819
Other services $— $32,212 $45,968
Government $26,667 $51,753 $62,469
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$63,333
Workers in Private company roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Private company $63,333
Local government $46,250
State government $30,625
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $63,750, compared to $48,125 for all employed men
Female
Women in Local government roles earn the highest median earnings — $82,813, compared to $50,000 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Macclesfield
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $63,333 $43,938 $55,590
Not-for-profit employees $— $60,703 $62,753
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $42,865 $68,071
Unincorporated business $— $47,563 $43,610
Government
Local government $46,250 $47,612 $53,400
State government $30,625 $52,917 $58,172
Federal government $— $47,414 $74,081
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Macclesfield, NC workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$103,021
Workers in Transportation occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Transportation $103,021
Management $63,750
Office and administrative support $63,333
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Transportation occupations earn the highest median earnings — $103,021 versus $48,125 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Office and administrative support occupations earn the highest median earnings — $63,333 versus $50,000 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Macclesfield
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
Median earnings(Total) $48,125 $45,519 $56,608
Management and business
Management $63,750 $62,104 $90,202
Business and finance $— $59,262 $82,221
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $81,875 $104,107
Architecture and engineering $— $100,469 $95,892
Sciences $— $72,660 $76,053
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $55,100 $56,353
Legal $— $— $102,257
Education, Training and Library $41,875 $49,798 $52,253
Arts, design and media $— $140,625 $62,008
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $76,700 $88,883
Health technicians $— $45,854 $50,868
Healthcare support $46,389 $46,042 $37,084
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $61,875 $52,195
Law enforcement $— $52,014 $60,617
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $27,967 $28,520
Building and grounds cleaning $— $40,111 $34,046
Personal care and service $— $25,217 $34,535
Sales and office
Sales $— $38,385 $54,546
Office and Administrative Support $63,333 $38,557 $45,266
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $43,508 $37,113
Construction and extraction $— $56,538 $44,719
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $48,389 $55,215
Production and transportation
Production $— $37,610 $44,006
Transportation $103,021 $53,167 $51,282
Material moving $41,875 $36,382 $36,246
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$56,000
Median household income in Macclesfield
Median household income (USD)
Macclesfield
$56,000
Edgecombe County
$51,265
North Carolina
$72,388
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Macclesfield, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$23,794
Per capita income in Macclesfield
Per capita income (USD)
Macclesfield
$23,794
Edgecombe County
$28,085
North Carolina
$41,385
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Macclesfield, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$61,447
Average household income in Macclesfield
Avg household income (USD)
Macclesfield
$61,447
Edgecombe County
$68,605
North Carolina
$101,208
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Macclesfield, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$61,447
Mean household income
$56,000
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Macclesfield $5,447
Edgecombe County $17,340
North Carolina $28,820
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Macclesfield
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Macclesfield and peer geographies.
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
Total households 140 19,652 4,282,345
Median household income $56,000 $51,265 $72,388
Mean household income $61,447 $68,605 $101,208
Mean-median gap $5,447 $17,340 $28,820
Family households 95 12,690 2,753,022
Median family income $64,261 $63,220 $90,290
Mean family income $78,641 $79,272 $120,769
Mean-median gap $14,380 $16,052 $30,479
Non-family households 45 6,962 1,529,323
Median non-family income $14,917 $31,390 $43,909
Mean non-family income $25,149 $43,093 $62,047
Mean-median gap $10,232 $11,703 $18,138
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $23,794 $28,085 $41,385
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

68.6%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Macclesfield
68.6%
Edgecombe County
70%
North Carolina
76.5%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
28.6% of households (40) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $21,630
SSI (disability)
1.4% of households (2) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $—
Cash Assistance
0% of households (0) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $—
SNAP / Food Stamps
31.4% of households (44) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Macclesfield
Share of households receiving each income type
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
Total households 140 19,652 4,282,345
Wage-based income
With earnings 69% 70% 77%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 29% 41% 32%
Average social security income $21,630 $22,508 $24,506
Retirement income 12% 25% 25%
Average retirement income $15,541 $23,608 $30,271
SSI (Supplemental security) 1% 8% 5%
Average SSI income $— $10,586 $11,220
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 31% 24% 13%
Cash assistance 0% 2% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$64,261
Family households earn $64,261, compared to $14,917 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$56,000
Family households
$64,261
Nonfamily households
$14,917
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$91,625
Married-couple families earn $91,625, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$64,261
Married-couple families
$91,625
Other family types
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Macclesfield
Median household and family income by household size in Macclesfield, compared with peer geographies.
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
Total households 140 19,652 4,282,345
Household income by size
1-person $14,583 $29,867 $38,679
2-person $— $61,563 $82,494
3-person $148,229 $74,738 $95,181
4-person $— $73,199 $111,274
5-person $63,864 $73,169 $102,009
6-person $— $38,594 $97,888
7-person or more $— $113,750 $101,649
Total families 95 12,690 2,753,022
Family income by size
2-person $— $61,822 $80,630
3-person $148,229 $54,210 $93,523
4-person $63,958 $78,854 $113,006
5-person $— $83,984 $102,756
6-person $— $38,854 $97,603
7-person or more $— $127,538 $99,784
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

48.08%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
2.17%
of all household income
Top 20%
48.08%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn roughly half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 2.17% — meaning the top 20% hold 22 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$193,071
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
8.79%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
15.71%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $193,071 and hold 15.71% of all household income — far more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 8.79%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
46.5%
$50K - $100K
34.3%
$100K - $150K
17.1%
$150K - $200K
0%
Over $200K
2.1%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

19.2%
of all households, 27 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Macclesfield 19.2%
Edgecombe County 22.2%
North Carolina 35.3%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Macclesfield
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Macclesfield, compared with peer geographies.
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
Median household income $56,000 $51,265 $72,388
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 13.6% 8.2% 5%
$10,000 to $14,999 12.9% 5.1% 3.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.1% 10.9% 7.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 0% 11.4% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.9% 13.6% 11.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.9% 16.3% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.4% 12.3% 13%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.1% 11.4% 16.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 0% 7.5% 8.3%
$200,000 or more 2.1% 3.3% 10.4%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 38.6% 35.6% 23.2%
Share below $75,000 69.4% 65.5% 51.7%
Share above $100,000 19.2% 22.2% 35.3%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.47
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Macclesfield 0.47
Edgecombe County 0.46
North Carolina 0.48
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$147,719
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Macclesfield
$147,719
Edgecombe County
$167,353
North Carolina
$259,413
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Macclesfield
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $13,500 $21,263 $30,706
Lower 20% $38,333 $39,183 $57,016
Middle 20% $63,646 $63,391 $90,192
Upper 20% $95,000 $104,089 $144,687
Top 5% threshold $149,167 $176,208 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $6,670 $10,476 $16,102
Lower 20% $20,342 $30,275 $43,624
Middle 20% $54,526 $51,321 $72,714
Upper 20% $77,978 $83,601 $114,186
Top 20% $147,719 $167,353 $259,413
Top 5% $193,071 $254,398 $464,413
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 2.17% 3.05% 3.18%
Lower 20% 6.62% 8.83% 8.62%
Middle 20% 17.75% 14.96% 14.37%
Upper 20% 25.38% 24.37% 22.56%
Top 20% 48.08% 48.79% 51.26%
Top 5% 15.71% 18.54% 22.94%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Macclesfield due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 99 White households (70.7% of all households), the median household income is $62,865.
Black
Among the 27 Black or African American households (19.3% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Macclesfield
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Edgecombe County and North Carolina.
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
All Residents $56,000 $51,265 $72,388
White $62,865 $67,043 $80,333
Black or African American $— $40,119 $52,390
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $83,750 $48,615
Asian $— $— $120,193
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $82,697
Some Other Race $— $38,322 $58,257
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $43,929 $69,199
Hispanic or Latino $— $55,709 $62,341
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

18.9%
18.9% of residents, or 74 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Macclesfield
18.9%
Edgecombe County
21.7%
North Carolina
13%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

2.6%
2.6% of full-time, year-round workers, or 3 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Macclesfield
2.6%
Edgecombe County
5.2%
North Carolina
2.6%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

0%
0% of children under 18, or 0 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Macclesfield
0%
Edgecombe County
37%
North Carolina
17.7%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

41.8%
41.8% of adults aged 65 and older, or 23 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Macclesfield
41.8%
Edgecombe County
11%
North Carolina
10.6%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
Overall poverty rate 18.9% 21.7% 13%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 0% 37% 17.7%
Under 5 years 0% 41.1% 18.9%
5 to 17 years 0% 35.6% 17.3%
18 to 64 years 24.5% 19.6% 12%
18 to 34 years 30.7% 23.2% 14.9%
35 to 64 years 17% 17.5% 10.4%
65 years and over 41.8% 11% 10.6%
Poverty by sex
Male 24% 20.2% 11.8%
Female 15% 23.1% 14.2%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 2.6% 5.2% 2.6%
Worked part time or part year 50% 23% 16.1%
Did not work 46.6% 27% 21.3%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

28.6%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
28.6%
Family
14.7%
Nonfamily
57.8%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

14.7%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
14.7%
Married-couple
0%
Other families
38.9%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Macclesfield
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 14.7% 18.9% 9.2%
Householder under 25 years —% 43.3% 22.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 32.9% 13%
Householder 45 to 64 years 33.3% 14.4% 7%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 4.8% 6%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 57.8% 23.5% 19.8%
Householder under 25 years 100% 2.5% 36.8%
Householder 25 to 44 years —% 13.9% 12.3%
Householder 45 to 64 years 33.3% 28.7% 21.5%
Householder 65 years and over 58.3% 22.6% 20.5%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
16.9% of White residents, or 38 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
38.3% of Black or African American residents, or 36 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Macclesfield
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Macclesfield and peer geographies.
Macclesfield Edgecombe County North Carolina
All Residents 18.9% 21.7% 13%
White 16.9% 10.5% 9.6%
Black or African American 38.3% 29.1% 19.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 21.9% 22%
Asian 0% 13.3% 8.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 21.5%
Some Other Race 0% 26.3% 22.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 19.9% 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 28.8% 20.7%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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