Granite Falls, North Carolina

Population Data for Granite Falls, NC:

Population – 17116
Male – 49.22 %
Female – 50.78 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 96.20 %
Hispanic – 2.57 %
African American – 1.03 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.21 %
Asian – 0.37 %

Geographic Data for Granite Falls, North Carolina:

Population Density – 283.66 per sq. mi
Elevation – 1132 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Granite Falls:

In Elementary School – 1,744 (46.08 %)
In High School – 877 (23.17 %)
In College – 558 (14.74 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 825 (6.98 %)
Associate’s Degree – 755 (6.39 %)
Some College, No Degree – 2,392 (20.24 %)
High School Graduate – 3,877 (32.80 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 1,300 (11.00 %)

Employment and Household Data for Granite Falls, NC:

Percentage of People Employed – 70.28 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 1.40 %
Unemployment Level – 1.96 %

Median Household Income – $39,763.00
Average Household Size – 2.53

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 24.89 %
2 Vehicles – 37.62 %
3 or more Vehicles – 27.48 %

Average Cost to Rent in Granite Falls - $482 per month