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Locust, NC Weather
The average high in Locust is 71.4° and the average low is 48.8°.
There are 68.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.2 inches of precipitation each year with 2.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Locust |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.9 |
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Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Locust Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Locust
The current population in Locust is 5,840. The population has increased 97.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,840 | 5.6% |
| 2023 | 5,529 | 17.6% |
| 2022 | 4,700 | 9.9% |
| 2021 | 4,275 | 24.3% |
| 2020 | 3,439 | 4.3% |
| 2019 | 3,297 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 3,351 | 3.0% |
| 2017 | 3,253 | 7.1% |
| 2016 | 3,036 | 2.7% |
| 2015 | 2,956 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 2,997 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 3,029 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 3,064 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 3,017 | 2.0% |
| 2010 | 2,959 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Locust
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Locust is:
91.0% White with 5,317 White residents.
2.7% African American with 156 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.5% Two Or More with 146 Two Or More residents.
3.8% Hispanic with 221 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Locust | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.0% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.7% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Locust
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Locust is 53.7% female with 3,134 female residents.
Locust is 46.3% male with 2,705 male residents.
| Gender | Locust | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Locust for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Locust completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Locust completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Locust completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Locust completed some college.
17.0% of adults in Locust completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Locust completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Locust completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Locust completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Locust completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Locust | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 17.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Locust, North Carolina
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3.5% of households in Locust earn Less than $10,000.
0.0% of households in Locust earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.2% of households in Locust earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.3% of households in Locust earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.2% of households in Locust earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.9% of households in Locust earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.1% of households in Locust earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.3% of households in Locust earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.7% of households in Locust earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.8% of households in Locust earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Locust | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.0% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.2% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.3% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.2% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.9% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.1% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.3% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.8% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
