What is the population of Nebo, North Carolina?

Nebo has a population of approximately 1,670 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Nebo, North Carolina located?

Nebo is located in North Carolina, United States, at approximate coordinates 35.7158°, -81.9139°.

What is the median household income in Nebo?

The median household income in Nebo is approximately $50,139 based on the most recent open data.

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Nebo

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Total population

1,670

Median home value

$129,800

6.8%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$50,139

Nebo$50k

National$74k

Elevation403 m

Land area13.72 km²

Coordinates35.72°, -81.91°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

403 m

Area

13.72 km²

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Overview

Nebo is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in the Nebo Township of eastern McDowell County, North Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 1,790.

History & geography

History

Nebo is named after a Methodist campground that existed before the Civil War. The Western North Carolina Railroad named its depot "Nebo" after the campground. The community was incorporated in 1909, with the repeal of the charter coming in 1943.

Geography

Nebo is in eastern McDowell County, served by U.S. Route 70, which leads west to Marion, the county seat, and east to Morganton. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Nebo CDP has an area of , all land. The center of Nebo sits on a ridge which drains south to Thompsons Fork and north to Shadrick Creek, all part of the Catawba River watershed.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

52.3

Median home value

$129,800

Housing units

804

Poverty rate

16.9%

Unemployment

Race & ethnicity

White

94.2%

Black

0.8%

Asian

Hispanic

0.5%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

35.7158

Longitude

-81.9139

Water area

0.00 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

35.1%

Diabetes

11.3%

Adult obesity

36.5%

Binge drinking

16.3%

Adult smoking

20.8%

No leisure activity

27.9%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

McDowell High School
High · Marion · 1,416 students · 15.1:1 ratio
West McDowell Middle School
Middle · Marion · 605 students · 15.1:1 ratio
East McDowell Middle School
Middle · Marion · 468 students · 14.2:1 ratio
Glenwood Elementary School
Elementary · Marion · 437 students · 15.6:1 ratio
Marion Elementary School
Elementary · Marion · 355 students · 14.2:1 ratio
Nebo Elementary School
Elementary · Nebo · 339 students · 14.1:1 ratio
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
Elementary · Marion · 304 students · 13.8:1 ratio
Eastfield Global Magnet School
Elementary · Marion · 266 students · 12.7:1 ratio