Locust, North Carolina Population 2022
Locust is a city located in Stanly County North Carolina. Locust has a 2020 population of 3,343. Locust is currently growing at a rate of 1.06% annually and its population has increased by 14.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,926 in 2010.
The average household income in Locust is $68,141 with a poverty rate of 9.79%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $831 per month, and the median house value is $178,200. The median age in Locust is 45.7 years, 39.3 years for males, and 47.9 years for females.
Locust Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Locustwas:
- White: 97.00%
- Black or African American: 1.80%
- Two or more races: 1.19%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,336 | 97.00% |
| Black or African American | 62 | 1.80% |
| Two or More Races | 41 | 1.19% |
Locust Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,479 | 2.33 | 86.3 |
| Married | 754 | 3.04 | 96.7 |
| Male | 83 | 2.48 | 100 |
| Female | 73 | 3.36 | 63 |
| Non Family | 569 | 1.22 | 73.5 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66 | 2.60% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 301 | 11.85% |
| High School Graduate | 854 | 33.62% |
| Some College | 564 | 22.20% |
| Associates Degree | 166 | 6.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 469 | 18.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 120 | 4.72% |
Locust Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 36 | 18 | 9 |
| White | 2,429 | 2,080 | 570 |
| Black | 54 | 54 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 47.62%.
Locust Language by Age
Locust Language
98.29% of Locust residents speak only English, while 1.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.71% of the population.
Locust Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,292 | 322 | 9.78% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 41 | 14 | 34.15% |
9.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.57%
Male Poverty Rate
14.45%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Locust
The race most likely to be in poverty in Locust is White, with 9.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Locust is Multiple, with 34.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.25%.
Locust Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Locust Married by Age and Sex
Locust Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Locust Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 136 | 5.10% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 11.11% |
Locust Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
69.79%
Born in Locust
99.21%
Native Born
0.79%
Foreign Born
0.52%
Non Citizen
0.26%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.21% of Locust residents were born in the United States, with 69.79% having been born in North Carolina. 0.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,926 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,931 | 5 | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 2,991 | 60 | 2.05% |
| 2013 | 3,021 | 30 | 1.00% |
| 2014 | 3,025 | 4 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 3,036 | 11 | 0.36% |
| 2016 | 3,133 | 97 | 3.19% |
| 2017 | 3,172 | 39 | 1.24% |
| 2018 | 3,203 | 31 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 3,238 | 35 | 1.09% |
| 2020 | 3,273 | 35 | 1.08% |
| 2021 | 3,308 | 35 | 1.07% |
| 2022 | 3,343 | 35 | 1.06% |