Wentworth, NC

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    2024 Population
    2,692
    US Senator
    Thom Tillis
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Budd
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    44.3
    13.6% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    18.1%
    10.2% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $68,500
    1.55% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $170,300
    2.78% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,004
    5.91% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Wentworth, 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.

    98.4% of the residents in Wentworth, NC are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in N/A are Rockingham Community College (422 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Wentworth, NC was $170,300, and the homeownership rate was 90.7%.

    Most people in Wentworth, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Wentworth, NC was 3 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Wentworth, NC is home to a population of 2.69k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.04% of Wentworth, NC residents were born outside of the country (55 people).

    In 2024, there were 5.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.03k people) in Wentworth, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 395 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 193 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.4% of Wentworth, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Wentworth, NC was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wentworth, NC
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.03k ± 239
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      395 ± 159
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      193 ± 207
    8.54%
    Hispanic Population
    230 people

    In 2024, there were 5.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.03k people) in Wentworth, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 395 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 193 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    8.54% of the people in Wentworth, NC are hispanic (230 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Wentworth, NC as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      228,441 ± 11,609 people
    2. India
      90,815 ± 7,367 people
    3. Honduras
      52,061 ± 5,588 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 228,441 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 90,815 and Honduras with 52,061.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.04%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    55 people
    1.95%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    52 people

    As of 2024, 2.04% of Wentworth, NC residents (55 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wentworth, NC was 1.95%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      94 ± 72
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      44 ± 41
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      10 ± 18

    Wentworth, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.14 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Wentworth, NC.

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    Health

    94.8% of the population of Wentworth, NC has health coverage, with 46.5% on employee plans, 14.1% on Medicaid, 20.4% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 3.32% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.8% were men and 45.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 16.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.8% were men and 45.2% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    5.22%
    Uninsured
    46.5%
    Employer Coverage
    14.1%
    Medicaid
    20.4%
    Medicare
    10.5%
    Non-Group
    3.32%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wentworth, NC declined by 43.8% from 9.29% to 5.22%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Wentworth, NC employs 1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Wentworth, NC were Manufacturing (203 people), Retail Trade (104 people), and Educational Services (104 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,750), Finance & Insurance ($89,750), and Wholesale Trade ($69,000).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1k
    2024 Value
    ± 177
    5.91%
    1 Year growth
    ± 24.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wentworth, NC grew at a rate of 5.91%, from 948 employees to 1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wentworth, NC, are Production Occupations (124 people), Management Occupations (122 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (89 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wentworth, NC.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1k
    2024 Value
    ± 177
    5.91%
    1 Year growth
    ± 24.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wentworth, NC grew at a rate of 5.91%, from 948 employees to 1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wentworth, NC, are Manufacturing (203 people), Retail Trade (104 people), and Educational Services (104 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wentworth, NC, though some of these residents may live in Wentworth, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $54,410
    Median earning men ± $7,734
    $48,393
    Median earning women ± $9,718

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($76,417), Other Services Except Public Administration ($71,042), and Public Administration ($61,184).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($89,250), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,625), and Public Administration ($49,375).

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    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.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (47.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.675%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (47.6%), followed by Other (0.675%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from North Carolina

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    Thom Tillis
    Senator from North Carolina2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Ted Budd
    Senator from North Carolina3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023

    Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Wentworth, NC awarded 422 degrees. The student population of Wentworth, NC in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 693 male students and 1,110 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Wentworth, NC are White (284 and 67.8%), Black or African American (69 and 16.5%), Hispanic or Latino (28 and 6.68%), and Unknown (20 and 4.77%).

    The largest universities in Wentworth, NC by number of degrees awarded are Rockingham Community College (422 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in N/A are Liberal Arts & Sciences (150 and 35.5%), Registered Nursing (44 and 10.4%), and Medical Office Management (32 and 7.58%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,803 students enrolled in Wentworth, NC, 38.4% men and 61.6% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,129 records, of which 60.1% were women and 39.9% men.

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    Completions

    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Rockingham Community College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    422 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rockingham Community College with 422 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In N/A, N/A men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wentworth, NC, which is N/A times N/A than the N/A female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 284 degrees mean that there were 4.12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 69 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($1,824) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($142) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Wentworth, NC was $170,300 in 2024, which is 0.512 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $165,700 to $170,300, a 2.78% increase. The homeownership rate in Wentworth, NC is 90.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Wentworth, NC have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wentworth, NC is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $170,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$18,033
    $967
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$202

    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 Wentworth, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $68,500
    Median Household Income
    ± $17,576
    1.07k
    Number of Households
    ± 198

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.07k households in Wentworth, NC grew to $68,500 from the previous year's value of $67,455.

    The following chart displays the households in Wentworth, 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 $25k - $30k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Wentworth, NC is from North Carolina.
    0.466
    2024 Wage GINI in North Carolina
    0.467
    2023 Wage GINI in North Carolina

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.16% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (82.3%)
    2. Carpooled (10.5%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.39%)

    In 2024, 82.3% of workers in Wentworth, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (5.39%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    26.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Wentworth, NC have a longer commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.66% of the workforce in Wentworth, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Wentworth, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wentworth, NC have 3 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    18.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wentworth, NC (442 out of 2.45k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wentworth, NC is White, followed by Other 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.

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