Dillsboro is a city located in Jackson County North Carolina. Dillsboro has a 2024 population of 215. Dillsboro is currently growing at a rate of 0.94% annually and its population has increased by 2.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 209 in 2020.
The average household income in Dillsboro is $63,315 with a poverty rate of 9.96%. The median age in Dillsboro is 44.5 years: 47.3 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dillsboro was:
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 130 | 1.78 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Non Family | 61 | 1.03 | 16.4 | 83.6 |
| Married | 53 | 2.7 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Male | 12 | 1.33 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 2.25 | 0 | 100 |
2.43
Average Family Size
1.78
Average Household Size
46.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.61% of Dillsboro residents speak only English, while 13.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.71% of the population.
rate
9.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.62%
Male Poverty Rate
12.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dillsboro is Hispanic, with 25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dillsboro is Multiple, with 2.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.62%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.81%
Born in Dillsboro
97.4%
Native Born
2.6%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.6%
Naturalized
97.4% of Dillsboro residents were born in the United States, with 52.81% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 222 | 1 | 0.45% |
| 2028 | 221 | 2 | 0.91% |
| 2027 | 219 | 1 | 0.46% |
| 2026 | 218 | 2 | 0.93% |
| 2025 | 216 | 1 | 0.47% |
| 2024 | 215 | 2 | 0.94% |
| 2023 | 213 | 1 | 0.47% |
| 2022 | 212 | 3 | 1.44% |
| 2021 | 209 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 209 | -37 | -15.04% |
| 2019 | 246 | 1 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 245 | 1 | 0.41% |
| 2017 | 244 | 2 | 0.83% |
| 2016 | 242 | 4 | 1.68% |
| 2015 | 238 | 2 | 0.85% |
| 2014 | 236 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 236 | 3 | 1.29% |
| 2012 | 233 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 233 | 1 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 232 | 0 | 0% |