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Whitsett, NC


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Whitsett, North Carolina

Whitsett, North Carolina, in Guilford county, is 12 miles E of Greensboro, North Carolina (center to center) and 55 miles W of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town is conveniently located inside the Greensboro - - Winston - Salem - - High Point metropolitan area. There are an estimated 686 people in Whitsett.

The People and Families of Whitsett

In Whitsett, about 66% of adults are married. Many folks in Whitsett are married and settled down.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the town than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Whitsett had a median family income of $48,750. Whitsett has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in the town living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($450) in Whitsett. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Whitsett Housing

Approximately 86% of housing in Whitsett is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Whitsett, 96% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Whitsett Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Whitsett People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Whitsett, NC

Comparing Whitsett 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
Well-Paid Single Men99
Age of the Population99
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women88
Racial Diversity72
Senior Citizens76
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty79
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Property Taxes66
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Rents23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

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