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The Town of Red Cross had a population of 775 as of July 1, 2018. 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 35.266 and longitude -80.3622 in Stanly County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Red Cross (see map below) 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 elevation is 636 feet.
The Town of Red Cross (GNIS ID: 2407184) 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 Town of Red Cross is located within Township of Big Lick, a minor civil division (MCD) of Stanly County.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 775 |
| Population in Households | 775 |
| Population in Familes | 676 |
| Population in Group Qrtrs | 0 |
| Population Density2 | 217 |
| Diversity Index3 | 25 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $51,371 |
| Average Household Income | $63,700 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,467 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 342 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 257 (75.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 77 (22.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 7 ( 2.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $165,074 |
| Average Home Value | $186,381 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 335 |
| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
| Family Households | 252 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2010-2018 | 2018-2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 0.53% | 0.51% |
| Households | 0.59% | 0.53% |
| Families | 1.55% | 0.47% |
| Median Household Income | 1.33% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.3% |
The table below compares Red Cross 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 | # 486 | 34th |
| Population Density | # 631 | 15th |
| Diversity Index | # 583 | 21st |
| Median Household Income | # 228 | 69th |
| Per Capita Income | # 327 | 56th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
