Demographics & People — King, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,345 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,600 |
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| Median Age | 42.3 |
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| Total Households | 3,074 |
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| Family Households | 1,988 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.163 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,271 |
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| Black or African American | 319 |
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| Asian | 6 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 274 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,441 |
| English | 1,577 |
| Other groups | 1,103 |
| American | 774 |
| Irish | 578 |
| German | 558 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 295 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 267 |
| Italian | 167 |
| Scottish | 162 |
Language
| English Only | 6,590 |
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| Spanish | 8 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,949 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 467 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,649 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for King, North Carolina.
