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Wentworth, NC


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Wentworth, North Carolina

Wentworth, North Carolina, in Rockingham county, is 22 miles N of Greensboro, North Carolina (center to center) and 76 miles NW of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town is home to some 2,779 residents.

The People and Families of Wentworth

In Wentworth, about 60% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Wentworth are married.

The people of the town are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wentworth had a median family income of $45,865. The large segment of the population in Wentworth with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in the town are poor than in most places in North Carolina.

Wentworth Housing

According to the 2000 census, 85% of the housing in Wentworth was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Wentworth.

Commuting

In Wentworth, 96% of commuters drive to work. People in the town expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 8%Wentworth Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Wentworth Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Wentworth Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Wentworth, NC

Comparing Wentworth 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity95
Age of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men44
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income77
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home67
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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