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Elm City, NC


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Elm City, North Carolina

Elm City, North Carolina, in Wilson county, is 10 miles SW of Rocky Mount, North Carolina (center to center) and 43 miles E of Raleigh, North Carolina. There are 1,165 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Elm City

In Elm City, about 49% of adults are married. People in Elm City are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elm City had a median family income of $39,861.

Political Inclinations

Elm City folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Elm City Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Elm City that were owner-occupied was 70%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the town has going for it.

Commuting

In Elm City, 94% of commuters drive to work. Elm City offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

Elm City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Elm City Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Elm City Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Elm City Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Elm City, NC

Comparing Elm City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Age of the Population88
Female Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens65
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty46
College Educated Adults43
People in Middle Class or Better22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use65
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built63
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
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