Demographics in Locust, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Locust?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

5,529

Male

2,527

45.7%

Female

3,002

54.3%

Median Age

35.4

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

96.6%

Hispanic

5.3%

Two or More

3.4%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

11.8%

High School or Higher

32.4%

Foreign Born

1.0%

Veterans

4.0%

Married

40.2%

Avg Household Size

2.9

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Locust, NC has a population of 5,529 with a median age of 35.4. The racial makeup is 96.6% White, 5.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Black. About 11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.0%.