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Windsor, NC


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Windsor, North Carolina

Windsor, North Carolina, in Bertie county, is 36 miles NE of Greenville, North Carolina (center to center) and 74 miles SW of Virginia Beach, Virginia. There are an estimated 2,283 people in the town.

The People and Families of Windsor

In Windsor, about 46% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Windsor isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The town has a larger percentage of females than most places. Windsor has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Windsor had a median family income of $34,107.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,000) in Windsor. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Windsor Housing

Approximately 66% of housing in Windsor is owner-occupied. The town is known in North Carolina for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Windsor.

Commuting

In Windsor, 94% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Windsor Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 12%Windsor Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 12%Windsor Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 16%Windsor Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Windsor Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Windsor, NC

Comparing Windsor 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Racial Diversity94
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women65
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Housing Recently Built63

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime79
Low Property Crime13
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