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Buxton (NC) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Buxton, North Carolina

StateNorth Carolina
Land Area (mi²)3 sq mi
Density (mi²)392.7/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.77% (-9)
Growth Since 2020-25.35% (-395)
Rank in State407th
Rank in Country14054th

The population of Buxton, NC in 2022 is estimated to be 1,163. This is a decrease of -0.77% (-9 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Buxton by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Buxton by Age

Buxton Population Pyramid 2022
Buxton Median Age
33.9
Total
50
Male
27.1
Female
Buxton Sex Ratio
46.28%
721
Male
53.72%
837
Female
Buxton Age Dependency Ratio
19.3
Old Age Dependency Ratio
36.4
Child Dependency Ratio
Buxton Adults
1,194
Adults
(193 of whom are seniors) in Buxton.

Population of Buxton by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Buxton

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 28.31%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 28.29%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 28.32%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Buxton

While the overall poverty rate of Buxton is 28.31%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (28.32%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (28.29%).

Poverty Rate of Buxton by Employment Status and Sex

24.06%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
10.58%
Male Employed
89.25%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Buxton by Education

64.71%
Less Than 9th Grade
6.31%
High School
27.9%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Buxton

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Buxton

The most common language spoken in Buxton is English, with 91.83% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 8.17% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Buxton by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Buxton, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Buxton by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree474.78%
Bachelors Degree25826.25%
Associates Degree777.83%
Some College32833.37%
High School Graduate22222.58%
9th to 12th Grade474.78%
Less Than 9th Grade40.41%

Earnings Statistics of Buxton by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$28,611

Average Earnings

$31,219

Average Male

$27,528

Average Female

Employment of Buxton by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Buxton by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
71.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Employment Rate
14.2%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Buxton by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Buxton

Marriage Rates

  • 46.7%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 46.4%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 46.9%

    Female Marriage Rate

Buxton Marriage

In Buxton, 46.4% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age Over 65, while males are more likely to be married at age 45-54.

Households and Families of Buxton

Buxton Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Buxton Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
64.7%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Buxton by Type

2.71
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned