Micro is a town located in Johnston County North Carolina. Micro has a 2024 population of 524. Micro is currently growing at a rate of 3.15% annually and its population has increased by 14.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 459 in 2020.
The average household income in Micro is $73,469 with a poverty rate of 19.83%. The median age in Micro is 38.7 years: 38.4 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Micro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 342 | 71.7% |
| Other race | 57 | 11.95% |
| Black or African American | 51 | 10.69% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 194 | 2.46 | 51 | 49 |
| Married | 103 | 3.18 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Non Family | 63 | 1.19 | 34.9 | 65.1 |
| Female | 25 | 2.52 | 68 | 32 |
| Male | 3 | 3.67 | 0 | 100 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
51.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 32 | 9.88% |
| Associates Degree | 18 | 5.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 39 | 12.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 3.7% |
| High School Graduate | 133 | 41.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 2.47% |
| Some College | 82 | 25.31% |
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
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 226 | 195 | 47 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 47 | 4 |
| Black | 47 | 38 | 0 |
| Other Race | 26 | 26 | 4 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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 white people with a rate of 20.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $135,817 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $65,298 | $16,094 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $65,417 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$65,417
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.05% of Micro residents speak only English, while 15.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 57 | 45 | 78.95% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 45 | 42.86% |
| Black | 51 | 17 | 33.33% |
| Multiple | 21 | 16 | 76.19% |
| White | 291 | 11 | 3.78% |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 100% |
19.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
25%
Male Poverty Rate
15.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Micro is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Micro is White, with 3.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.5% |
| High School | 13.53% |
| Some College | 12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 15.53% |
| Female Employed | 14.1% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,139 | $93,203 |
| Households | $45,000 | $73,469 |
| Married Families | $79,028 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,703 | $32,433 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.0%
Male Marriage Rate
48.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
21
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 8.08% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 8.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
68.76%
Born in Micro
90.36%
Native Born
9.64%
Foreign Born
6.5%
Non Citizen
3.14%
Naturalized
90.36% of Micro residents were born in the United States, with 68.76% having been born in North Carolina. 6.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 606 | 17 | 2.89% |
| 2028 | 589 | 16 | 2.79% |
| 2027 | 573 | 16 | 2.87% |
| 2026 | 557 | 17 | 3.15% |
| 2025 | 540 | 16 | 3.05% |
| 2024 | 524 | 16 | 3.15% |
| 2023 | 508 | 14 | 2.83% |
| 2022 | 494 | 17 | 3.56% |
| 2021 | 477 | 18 | 3.92% |
| 2020 | 459 | -79 | -14.68% |
| 2019 | 538 | 13 | 2.48% |
| 2018 | 525 | 13 | 2.54% |
| 2017 | 512 | 13 | 2.61% |
| 2016 | 499 | 15 | 3.1% |
| 2015 | 484 | 10 | 2.11% |
| 2014 | 474 | 7 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 467 | 7 | 1.52% |
| 2012 | 460 | 4 | 0.88% |
| 2011 | 456 | 8 | 1.79% |
| 2010 | 448 | 0 | 0% |