Mebane, NC

Census Place

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2021 Population

17,192

10.5% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

35.8

1.42% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10%

5.9% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$69,947

14.3% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$223,300

10.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Mebane, NC had a population of 17.2k people with a median age of 35.8 and a median household income of $69,947. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Mebane, NC grew from 15,564 to 17,192, a 10.5% increase and its median household income grew from $61,213 to $69,947, a 14.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Mebane, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (57.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (22.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.01%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.14%), and White (Hispanic) (2.45%).

None of the households in Mebane, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.4% of the residents in Mebane, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Mebane, NC are Beyond Measure Barbering Institute (12 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Mebane, NC was $223,300, and the homeownership rate was 59%.

Most people in Mebane, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Mebane, NC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Mebane, NC is home to a population of 17.2k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.7% of Mebane, NC residents were born outside of the country (1.5k people).

In 2021, there were 2.59 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.93k people) in Mebane, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.83k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.03k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.4%

2021 Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.4% of Mebane, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Mebane, NC was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Mebane, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Mebane, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
9.93k ± 768
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.83k ± 680
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.03k ± 454

6.71%

Hispanic Population

1.15k people

6.71% of the people in Mebane, NC are hispanic (1.15k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Mebane, NC as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

8.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.5k people

5.76%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

897 people

As of 2021, 8.7% of Mebane, NC residents (1.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Mebane, NC was 5.76%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Mebane, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
197 ± 95
Gulf War (1990s)
148 ± 86
Gulf War (2001-)
111 ± 73

Mebane, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Mebane, NC employs 8.39k people. The largest industries in Mebane, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,524 people), Retail Trade (1,186 people), and Educational Services (1,136 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($82,650), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($73,608), and Manufacturing ($66,250).

Employment

Occupations

8.39k

2021 Value

± 839

12.6%

1 Year growth

± 12.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mebane, NC grew at a rate of 12.6%, from 7.45k employees to 8.39k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Mebane, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,343 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,056 people), and Management Occupations (936 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Mebane, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.39k

2021 Value

± 839

12.6%

1 Year growth

± 12.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Mebane, NC grew at a rate of 12.6%, from 7.45k employees to 8.39k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Mebane, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,524 people), Retail Trade (1,186 people), and Educational Services (1,136 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Mebane, NC, though some of these residents may live in Mebane, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,075

Median earning men ± $4,739

$38,140

Median earning women ± $4,537

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($87,682), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,274), and Wholesale Trade ($54,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($63,977), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,238), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($44,595).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Mebane, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Mebane, NC awarded 12 degrees. The student population of Mebane, NC in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 41 male students and 12 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Mebane, NC are Black or African American (12 and 100%), followed by Asian (0 and 0%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%), and Hispanic or Latino (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Mebane, NC by number of degrees awarded are Beyond Measure Barbering Institute (12 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Mebane, NC are Barbering (12 and 100%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Mebane, NC was $223,300 in 2021, which is 0.912 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $202,900 to $223,300, a 10.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Mebane, NC is 59%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Mebane, NC have an average commute time of 29.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Mebane, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Mebane, NC is $69,947. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Mebane, NC was Census Tract 212.05 with a value of $72,886, followed by Census Tract 212.04 and Census Tract 213, with respective values of $66,098 and $65,179.

Property

$223,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,213

$3,986

Median Property Taxes

±$517

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Mebane, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Mebane, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59%

Homeownership

2021

67.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 59% of the housing units in Mebane, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Mebane, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 212.05
Census Tract 212.04
Census Tract 213

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Mebane, NC was Census Tract 212.05 with a value of $72,886, followed by Census Tract 212.04 and Census Tract 213, with respective values of $66,098 and $65,179.

The following map shows all of the places in Mebane, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$69,947

Median Household Income

± $11,393

51.7k

Number of Households

± 1,761

In 2021, the median household income of the 51.7k households in Mebane, NC grew to $69,947 from the previous year's value of $61,213.

The following chart displays the households in Mebane, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Mebane, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.1%)
Worked At Home (11.4%)
Carpooled (7.48%)

In 2021, 80.1% of workers in Mebane, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.48%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Mebane, NC have a longer commute time (29.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.41% of the workforce in Mebane, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Mebane, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Mebane, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Mebane, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Mebane, NC (1.72k out of 17.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Mebane, NC is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.6% of the population of Mebane, NC has health coverage, with 60.6% on employee plans, 10% on Medicaid, 9.75% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 1.43% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alamance County, NC see 2387 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.69% increase from the previous year (2280 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1904 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 635 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,387 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alamance County, NC

Primary care physicians in Alamance County, NC see an average of 2,387 patients per year. This represents a 4.69% increase from the previous year (2,280 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Alamance County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.9% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.1% were men and 56.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.44%

Uninsured

60.6%

Employer Coverage

10%

Medicaid

9.75%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

1.43%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Mebane, NC grew by 6.74% from 5.1% to 5.44%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Mebane, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.