Red Cross, NC Profile: Facts & Data

The Town of Red Cross had a population of 794 as of July 1, 2024. Red Cross ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and 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 Red Cross is located at latitude 35.2674 and longitude -80.3556 in Stanly County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Red Cross encompass a land area of 3.58 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Stanly County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

The Town of Red Cross 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.

Red Cross, NC Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

POPULATION
Total Population	794 (100%)
Population in Households	794 (100.0%)
Population in Families	665 (83.8%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	0
Population Density	213
Diversity Index²	32


INCOME
Median Household Income	$75,000
Average Household Income	$85,971
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	25%
Per Capita Income	$35,514
Wealth Index⁵	69
Socioeconomic Status Index⁶	Moderate (51.4)

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	359 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	284 (79.1%)
Renter Occupied HU	44 (12.3%)
Vacant Housing Units	31 ( 8.6%)
Median Home Value	$295,714
Average Home Value	$319,894
Housing Affordability Index³	103

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	328
Average Household Size	2.42
Family Households	236
Average Family Size	3.00

NOTES

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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.

Red Cross, NC - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Red Cross 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.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2020-2024	2024-2029
Population	0.82%	1.63%
Households	0.44%	1.77%
Families		2.11%
Median Household Income		1.62%
Per Capita Income		2.60%
Owner Occupied HU		2.03%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 493	37th
Population Density	# 642	18th
Median Household Income	# 216	72nd
Housing Affordability Index	# 420	54th
Per Capita Income	# 298	62nd
Diversity Index	# 635	19th

Red Cross, NC Profile: Facts & Data

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Red Cross, NC Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

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