Wentworth, NC

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2021 Population

2,655

2.39% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

44.3

0.226% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.6%

21.6% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$64,596

14% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$152,100

7.19% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

1,057

6.55% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Wentworth, NC had a population of 2.66k people with a median age of 44.3 and a median household income of $64,596. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wentworth, NC declined from 2,720 to 2,655, a −2.39% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,685 to $64,596, a 14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wentworth, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (20.1%), Other (Hispanic) (6.85%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.11%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.527%).

None of the households in Wentworth, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Wentworth, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wentworth, NC are Rockingham Community College (489 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Wentworth, NC was $152,100, and the homeownership rate was 90.7%.

Most people in Wentworth, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Wentworth, NC was 3 cars per household.

United States North Carolina Rockingham County, NC Greensboro-High Point, NC Rockingham & Stokes Counties PUMA, NC

Population & Diversity

Wentworth, NC is home to a population of 2.66k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.69% of Wentworth, NC residents were born outside of the country (45 people).

In 2021, there were 3.47 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.85k people) in Wentworth, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 533 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 182 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

98%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of Wentworth, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wentworth, NC was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wentworth, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wentworth, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.85k ± 218
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
533 ± 143
Other (Hispanic)
182 ± 220

7.42%

Hispanic Population

197 people

7.42% of the people in Wentworth, NC are hispanic (197 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wentworth, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
219,250 ± 11,374 people
India
77,157 ± 6,794 people
Honduras
37,868 ± 4,769 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 219,250 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 77,157 and Honduras with 37,868.

Foreign-Born Population

1.69%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

45 people

2.32%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

63 people

As of 2021, 1.69% of Wentworth, NC residents (45 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wentworth, NC was 2.32%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wentworth, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
90 ± 71
Gulf War (2001-)
46 ± 46
Gulf War (1990s)
12 ± 20

Wentworth, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.96 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wentworth, NC employs 1.06k people. The largest industries in Wentworth, NC are Manufacturing (228 people), Educational Services (137 people), and Construction (123 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($61,250), Retail Trade ($55,515), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,639).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.06k

2021 Value

± 175

6.55%

1 Year growth

± 22.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wentworth, NC grew at a rate of 6.55%, from 992 employees to 1.06k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wentworth, NC, are Production Occupations (142 people), Management Occupations (125 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (119 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wentworth, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.06k

2021 Value

± 175

6.55%

1 Year growth

± 22.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wentworth, NC grew at a rate of 6.55%, from 992 employees to 1.06k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wentworth, NC, are Manufacturing (228 people), Educational Services (137 people), and Construction (123 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wentworth, NC, though some of these residents may live in Wentworth, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,409

Median earning men ± $10,045

$39,135

Median earning women ± $4,325

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($93,750), Wholesale Trade ($50,000), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,306).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Retail Trade ($56,029), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($44,896), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,359).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Wentworth, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Wentworth, NC awarded 489 degrees. The student population of Wentworth, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 649 male students and 1,218 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wentworth, NC are White (355 and 73.7%), followed by Black or African American (64 and 13.3%), Hispanic or Latino (34 and 7.05%), and Unknown (16 and 3.32%).

The largest universities in Wentworth, NC by number of degrees awarded are Rockingham Community College (489 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Wentworth, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (142 and 29%), Registered Nursing (34 and 6.95%), and Electrician (33 and 6.75%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,867 students enrolled in Wentworth, NC, 34.8% men and 65.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,181 records, of which 63.7% were women and 36.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
142 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
34 degree-majors awarded
Medical Office Management
13 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Wentworth, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 142 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Wentworth, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Rockingham Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

489 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rockingham Community College with 489 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 240 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wentworth, NC, which is 0.964 times less than the 249 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 355 degrees mean that there were 5.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 64 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,824) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($142) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wentworth, NC was $152,100 in 2021, which is 0.621 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $141,900 to $152,100, a 7.19% increase. The homeownership rate in Wentworth, NC is 90.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wentworth, NC have an average commute time of 26.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wentworth, NC is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$152,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$21,898

$830

Median Property Taxes

±$173

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wentworth, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wentworth, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

90.7%

Homeownership

2021

65.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 90.7% of the housing units in Wentworth, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 87.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wentworth, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 416.01
Census Tract 411

The following map shows all of the places in Wentworth, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,596

Median Household Income

± $7,949

915

Number of Households

± 174

In 2021, the median household income of the 915 households in Wentworth, NC grew to $64,596 from the previous year's value of $56,685.

The following chart displays the households in Wentworth, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wentworth, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.6%)
Carpooled (13.7%)
Worked At Home (4.37%)

In 2021, 81.6% of workers in Wentworth, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.7%) and those who worked at home (4.37%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wentworth, NC have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.696% of the workforce in Wentworth, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wentworth, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wentworth, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wentworth, NC have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wentworth, NC (366 out of 2.35k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wentworth, NC is Other, followed by Hispanic and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.8% of the population of Wentworth, NC has health coverage, with 51.1% on employee plans, 10.6% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 4.04% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Rockingham County, NC see 2677 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.32% increase from the previous year (2591 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2685 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 736 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,677 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rockingham County, NC

Primary care physicians in Rockingham County, NC see an average of 2,677 patients per year. This represents a 3.32% increase from the previous year (2,591 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Rockingham County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 16.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.19%

Uninsured

51.1%

Employer Coverage

10.6%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

4.04%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wentworth, NC declined by 14.4% from 8.41% to 7.19%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wentworth, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.