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Norlina, NC


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Norlina, North Carolina

Norlina, North Carolina, in Warren county, is 41 miles NW of Rocky Mount, North Carolina (center to center) and 52 miles NE of Raleigh, North Carolina. About 1,107 people people live in Norlina.

The People and Families of Norlina

In Norlina, about 44% of adults are married. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in Norlina.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Norlina had a median family income of $28,125.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($200) in Norlina than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Norlina Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Norlina, about 52% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the town. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Norlina is one place with an advantage over most places in North Carolina. The town isn't one of those high-end towns with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Norlina, 95% of commuters drive to work. Norlina is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great town for public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Norlina Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Norlina Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Norlina Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Norlina, NC

Comparing Norlina 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
Female Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity96
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults32
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents89
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Housing Recently Built63

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime26
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