Demographics & People — Etowah, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,765 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,500 |
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| Median Age | 45.5 |
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| Total Households | 3,158 |
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| Family Households | 2,412 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1744 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,014 |
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| Black or African American | 210 |
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| Asian | 22 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 496 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,157 |
| English | 1,203 |
| Other groups | 1,122 |
| German | 1,117 |
| Irish | 883 |
| American | 598 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 465 |
| Scottish | 369 |
| French (except Basque) | 362 |
| Welsh | 250 |
Language
| English Only | 6,622 |
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| Spanish | 352 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,310 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 669 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,389 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.5% |
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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 Etowah, North Carolina.
