At a Glance
Median Income
$18,362
$5,749 per capita
Home Value
$83,800
Zillow: $165,795
Median Rent
$966/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
67.7% high school+
Unemployment
13.8%
62.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
22.8% smoking rate
How Maury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Maury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Maury a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Maury residents earn a median household income of $18,362 , which is 76% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $5,749. The unemployment rate stands at 13.8% (283% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 62.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 380 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Maury is $83,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,795. Median rent is $966/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
3.2% of adults in Maury hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
67.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maury has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,069
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density1,018/mi²
Male / Female76% / 24%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
F
Median Income$18,362
Per Capita$5,749
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty62.1%
County GDP$626M
Avg Weekly Wage$929
Housing
A
Home Value$83,800
Rent$966
Ownership37.3%
Zillow$165,795
Housing Units240
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity44.1%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death9,574/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
Elevation66 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+67.7%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Maury was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.