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High Shoals, North Carolina - Basic Facts

The City of High Shoals had a population of 567 as of July 1, 2024. High Shoals ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for High Shoals is located at latitude 35.4026 and longitude -81.2023 in Gaston County. The formal boundaries for the City of High Shoals encompass a land area of 2.6 sq. miles and a water area of 0.06 sq. miles. Gaston County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

The City of High Shoals has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

The City of High Shoals is located within Township of Dallas, a minor civil division (MCD) of Gaston County.


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High Shoals, NC Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

POPULATION

Total Population 567 (100%)
Population in Households 567 (100.0%)
Population in Families 495 (87.3%)
Population in Group Quarters1 0
Population Density 218
Diversity Index2 39
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $58,941
Average Household Income $71,974
% of Income for Mortgage4 23%
Per Capita Income $29,830
Wealth Index5 50
Socioeconomic Status Index6 Moderate (51.8)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 260 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 178 (68.5%)
Renter Occupied HU 57 (21.9%)
Vacant Housing Units 25 ( 9.6%)
Median Home Value $213,889
Average Home Value $356,742
Housing Affordability Index3 109
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 235
Average Household Size 2.41
Family Households 170
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2020-2024 2024-2029
Population -1.13% -0.28%
Households -0.20% 0.34%
Families   -0.36%
Median Household Income   5.11%
Per Capita Income   4.64%
Owner Occupied HU   0.88%

High Shoals, NC - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares High Shoals to the other 777 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 553 29th
Population Density # 635 18th
Median Household Income # 370 53rd
Housing Affordability Index # 460 59th
Per Capita Income # 459 41st
Diversity Index # 565 28th

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