Maxton, NC

North Carolina · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.9 Fair / 5.0
2,398 Population
$22,632 Median Income
$79,600 Home Value
$630 Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature
31.2 yrs Median Age
11.9% Bachelor's Degree+
2.9
Overall
2.0
Economy
4.7
Affordability
2.0
Education

People

Population2,398
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density888/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Largest GroupBlack 61.1%

Economy

2.0/5
Median Income$22,632
Per Capita Income$16,056
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty Rate40.6%
County GDP$1,560M

Housing

4.7/5
Home Value (Census)$79,600
Zillow Value$97,037
Median Rent$630
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,161

Health

Obesity53.1%
Diabetes19.2%
Depression22.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Jan / Jul45° / 82°
Rain40 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 40 (Good)

Education

2.0/5
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+80.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.46
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute19 min
Work From Home6.2%
BroadbandN/A

How Maxton Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$22,632
Home Value$79,600
Median Rent$630
Poverty Rate40.6%
Bachelor's Degree+11.9%
Unemployment3.7%
Avg Temperature63.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,398
Population Density888 per sq mi
Median Age31.2 years
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Male 46.5%
Female 53.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 13.6% Black 61.1% Hispanic 21.6% Other 3.7%
White13.6%
Black or African American61.1%
Hispanic or Latino21.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races3.7%

Language

English Only99.3%
Spanish Speakers0.7%
English 99.3% Spanish 0.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability20.0%
Health Insurance92.8%

Income

70% below avg
Median Household Income$22,632
Per Capita Income$16,056
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$962
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$48,542

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.7%
Poverty Rate40.6%
Total Establishments (County)706
County GDP$1,560M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation60
Healthcare Facilities109
Retail Stores141
Manufacturing35
Total Establishments706

Industry Mix

Restaurants 60 Healthcare 109 Retail 141 Manufacturing 35

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$48,542
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,791

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time19.3 min
Work From Home6.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

72% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$79,600
Zillow Home Value Index$97,037

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied43.1%

Rental Costs

46% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$630

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedroom$1,161
3 Bedroom$1,499
4 Bedroom$1,780

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,791
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.51%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity53.1%
Diabetes19.2%
Heart Disease8.6%
High Blood Pressure49.3%
Asthma14.2%
COPD12.1%
Stroke6.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity41.1%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)22.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)18.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.8%
Regular Checkup82.1%
Premature Death Rate16,835 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.2 / 10
Exercise Access64.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)109
Restaurants (County)60

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)13

Temperature

45°F Jan 82°F Jul
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Average63.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation40.2 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median40.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation195 ft (59 m)
Land Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density888 per sq mi
Latitude34.7365°
Longitude-79.3527°
County FIPS37165

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.2%
D 46.2%

Republican +6.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.9%
High School+80.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.46

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density888 per sq mi
Land Area2.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)13

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