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The City of Locust had a population of 3,325 as of July 1, 2018. Locust ranks in the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Locust is located at latitude 35.2688 and longitude -80.4368 in Stanly County. The formal boundaries for the City of Locust (see map below) encompass a land area of 8.13 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Stanly County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 725 feet.
The City of Locust (GNIS ID: 2404946) 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 Locust is located within Township of Furr, a minor civil division (MCD) of Stanly County.
Alternate Unofficial Names for Locust: Locust Level.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,325 |
| Population in Households | 3,325 |
| Population in Familes | 2,915 |
| Population in Group Qrtrs | 0 |
| Population Density2 | 409 |
| Diversity Index3 | 24 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $58,979 |
| Average Household Income | $75,542 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,355 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,440 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 980 (68.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 314 (21.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 146 (10.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $179,146 |
| Average Home Value | $207,117 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,294 |
| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
| Family Households | 982 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2010-2018 | 2018-2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.54% | 1.2% |
| Households | 1.58% | 1.21% |
| Families | 1.48% | 1.13% |
| Median Household Income | 2.09% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.42% |
The table below compares Locust to the other 739 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using July 1, 2018 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 | # 237 | 68th |
| Population Density | # 509 | 31st |
| Diversity Index | # 596 | 20th |
| Median Household Income | # 123 | 83rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 183 | 75th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
