Elm City Authority

Elm City is a lower-income small town of 1,292 with home prices 2.6× below the North Carolina median.

Elm City, North Carolina

With 1,292 residents, Elm City sits in Nash County, North Carolina as a small civic unit. The median household income stands at $36,150.

Definition and scope

Located in Nash County, North Carolina, Elm City operates within North Carolina's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2 and is part of the Rocky Mount, NC metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Elm City has approximately 1,292 residents. The median age is 43.1 years. Roughly 58% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $109,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 25.2%
• Black or African American: 73.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.0%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Elm City is $36,150. Poverty rate stands at 33.7%. Unemployment rate at last release was 4.8%. Educational attainment: 10.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Elm City:

• Public schools: 4
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Elm City is Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport. Federal court business routes through Wilson County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Wilson, North Carolina.

Geography and climate

Elm City sits at an elevation of 130 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.

References

• North Carolina State Authority — state-level reference for North Carolina.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.