Half Moon, NC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Half Moon, North Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
8,384
Unemployment
10.7%
Poverty
15.0%
Median Home
$146,700
Median Income
$51,725
Median Rent
$866
Half Moon SnackAbility
6
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Jobs
5/10
Housing
7
Affordability
7
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
7
Commute
6
Half Moon, NC Cost Of Living
93
Half Moon's Overall Cost Of Living
Half Moon's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Half Moon | North Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 108 | 100 | |
| Housing | 79 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 109 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 104 | 98 | 100 | |
Rankings for Half Moon in North Carolina
Map Of Half Moon, NC
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Population over time in Half Moon
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,384 | 9.3% |
| 2019 | 7,669 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 7,696 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 7,626 | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 7,915 | -8.5% |
| 2015 | 8,655 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 8,776 | 4.8% |
| 2013 | 8,374 | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 8,572 | 5.0% |
| 2011 | 8,162 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Half Moon
| Race | Half Moon | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.3% | 62.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 16.5% | 21.0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 6.4% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 14.0% | 9.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Half Moon
| Gender | Half Moon | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Half Moon for adults over 25
| Education | Half Moon | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 30.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Half Moon, North Carolina
| Income | Half Moon | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.1% | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 4.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.4% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.7% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.6% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.5% | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.0% | 13.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.0% | 5.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.5% | 6.0% | 8.3% |
