King, NC Demographics

The total population of King is estimated to be 7,210 with 3,203 males (44.42%) and 4,007 females (55.58%). There are 804 more females than males in King.
The median household income in King was $64,083 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 11,487(15.20%) from $75,570 in 2020. This income is 85.90% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, King sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 25 to 44 years old, at $77,960. Overall, the median household income for the city of King stands at $64,083.
In King, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $44,262 for males and $35,427 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $71,941 for males and $48,926 for females.
In King, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, Black or African American households report a median household income of $152,342, while White households have a median household income of $58,141.
In 2022, the population of King was 7,425, a 2.16% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, King's population was 7,268, an increase of 0.82% compared to a population of 7,209 in 2020.
The median age in King, NC is 47.9, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 16.80% were under the age of 15, 14.99% aged 15 to 29, 46.21% aged 30 to 64, 17.21% aged 65 to 84, and 4.79% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of King population: 93.14% are White, 3.83% are Black or African American, 0.14% are Asian, 0.12% are some other race and 2.77% are multiracial.