Locust is a city located in Stanly County, North Carolina. Locust has a 2025 population of 6,526. Locust is currently growing at a rate of 5.43% annually and its population has increased by 34.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,846 in 2020.
The average household income in Locust is $89,171 with a poverty rate of 8.18%.The median age in Locust is 35.4 years: 34.9 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Locust includes 96.6% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 5,341 | 96.6% |
Two or more races | 188 | 3.4% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Locust's average per capita income is $58,656. Household income levels show a median of $78,280. The poverty rate stands at 8.18%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $103,772 | - |
Families | $86,711 | $106,967 |
Households | $78,280 | $89,171 |
Non Families | $36,667 | $39,824 |
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