Hoke County, NC

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2023 Population

53,102

0.931% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

33.7

0.597% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

17.4%

0.452% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$60,095

5.17% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$196,000

10.4% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

19,174

0.073% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Hoke County, NC had a population of 53.1k people with a median age of 33.7 and a median household income of $60,095. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Hoke County, NC grew from 52,612 to 53,102, a 0.931% increase and its median household income grew from $57,141 to $60,095, a 5.17% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hoke County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (36.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (32.5%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (6.81%), Other (Hispanic) (6.76%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.35%).

None of the households in Hoke County, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.2% of the residents in Hoke County, NC are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Hoke County, NC was $196,000, and the homeownership rate was 71.7%.

Most people in Hoke County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Hoke County, NC was 2 cars per household.

Hoke County, NC borders Cumberland County, NC, Moore County, NC, Richmond County, NC, Robeson County, NC, and Scotland County, NC.

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Population & Diversity

Hoke County, NC is home to a population of 53.1k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.24% of Hoke County, NC residents were born outside of the country (3.32k people).

In 2023, there were 1.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.4k people) in Hoke County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.62k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.2%

2023 Citizenship

96.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.2% of Hoke County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Hoke County, NC was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hoke County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hoke County, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
19.4k ± 247
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.3k ± 529
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
3.62k ± 192

15.3%

Hispanic Population

8.11k people

15.3% of the people in Hoke County, NC are hispanic (8.11k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hoke County, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
214,508 ± 11,254 people
India
79,868 ± 6,912 people
Honduras
39,759 ± 4,886 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 214,508 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 79,868 and Honduras with 39,759.

Foreign-Born Population

6.24%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.32k people

5.67%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.98k people

As of 2023, 6.24% of Hoke County, NC residents (3.32k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hoke County, NC was 5.67%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hoke County, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,190 ± 479
Gulf War (1990s)
1,429 ± 249
Vietnam
823 ± 163

Hoke County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.23 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Hoke County, NC employs 19.2k people. The largest industries in Hoke County, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,195 people), Retail Trade (2,411 people), and Manufacturing (2,105 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,688), Public Administration ($59,643), and Utilities ($57,279).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,464. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

19.2k

2023 Value

± 1,040

−0.073%

1 Year decline

± 7.67%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hoke County, NC declined at a rate of −0.073%, from 19.2k employees to 19.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hoke County, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,588 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,601 people), and Management Occupations (1,528 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hoke County, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

19.2k

2023 Value

± 1,040

−0.073%

1 Year decline

± 7.67%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Hoke County, NC declined at a rate of −0.073%, from 19.2k employees to 19.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hoke County, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,195 people), Retail Trade (2,411 people), and Manufacturing (2,105 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hoke County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Hoke County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,770

Median earning men ± $4,430

$34,430

Median earning women ± $3,366

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,250), Information ($66,328), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($58,404).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($63,443), Wholesale Trade ($49,000), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($46,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

43
Retail Trade
39
Other Services (except Public Administration)
34
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$57.3k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$50.7k
Manufacturing
$19.9k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.944% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.805% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.16M), Some college (1.84M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hoke County, NC was $196,000 in 2023, which is 0.646 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $177,500 to $196,000, a 10.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Hoke County, NC is 71.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Hoke County, NC have an average commute time of 30.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hoke County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Hoke County, NC is $60,095. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Hoke County, NC was Census Tract 9702.01 with a value of $54,851, followed by Census Tract 9704.02 and Census Tract 9704.01, with respective values of $45,764 and $45,284.

In 2023, 17.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hoke County, NC. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.32%.

Housing

Property

$196,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,807

$13,450

Median Property Taxes

±$737

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hoke County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Hoke County, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.7%

Homeownership

2023

65.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 71.7% of the housing units in Hoke County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Hoke County, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9702.01
Census Tract 9704.02
Census Tract 9704.01

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hoke County, NC was Census Tract 9702.01 with a value of $54,851, followed by Census Tract 9704.02 and Census Tract 9704.01, with respective values of $45,764 and $45,284.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Hoke County, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,095

Median Household Income

± $3,320

18.8k

Number of Households

± 935

In 2023, the median household income of the 18.8k households in Hoke County, NC grew to $60,095 from the previous year's value of $57,141.

The following chart displays the households in Hoke County, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hoke County, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0732% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (81.1%)
Carpooled (10%)
Worked At Home (6.24%)

In 2023, 81.1% of workers in Hoke County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10%) and those who worked at home (6.24%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hoke County, NC have a longer commute time (30.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.89% of the workforce in Hoke County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hoke County, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hoke County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hoke County, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 17.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Hoke County, NC. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.32%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

17.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hoke County, NC (9.01k out of 51.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hoke County, NC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 21.5% of the children was living in poverty in Hoke County, NC. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 6.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.6% of the population of Hoke County, NC has health coverage, with 25.1% on employee plans, 19.4% on Medicaid, 6.94% on Medicare, 21.3% on non-group plans, and 15.9% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hoke County, NC see 5075 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.08% increase from the previous year (5021 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 10623 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 553 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

5,075 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hoke County, NC

Primary care physicians in Hoke County, NC see an average of 5,075 patients per year. This represents a 1.08% increase from the previous year (5,021 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Hoke County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.6% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.4%

Uninsured

25.1%

Employer Coverage

19.4%

Medicaid

6.94%

Medicare

21.3%

Non-Group

15.9%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hoke County, NC grew by 3.64% from 11% to 11.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hoke County, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 83.6 in Hoke County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hoke County, NC.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40% in Hoke County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Hoke County, NC.