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Bailey

County:
Nash County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.702

Bailey is a town located in Nash County, North Carolina. Bailey has a 2026 population of 588. Bailey is currently growing at a rate of 1.73% annually and its population has increased by 4.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 565 in 2020.

The median household income in Bailey is $60,208 with a poverty rate of 17.77%. The median age in Bailey is 47.4 years: 45.1 years for males, and 48.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.0 males.

588
Total Population
838
Density (mi²)
10 1.73%
Growth

Bailey Population

Bailey Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2024588101.73%
202357850.87%
202257361.06%
202156720.35%
202056510.18%
201956300%
201856310.18%
201756210.18%
201656110.18%
2015560-2-0.36%
2014562-1-0.18%
2013563-3-0.53%
2012566-2-0.35%
201156800%
2010568-1-0.18%

Median Age

Overall: 47.4 years
Female: 48.2 years
Male: 45.1 years

Bailey Adults

There are 327 adults, (124 of whom are seniors) in Bailey.

Sex Ratio

Female: 211 (50%)
Male: 211 (50%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Bailey includes 50.24% White, 23.7% other race, 18.48% Black or African American, 5.92% Asian, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White21250.24%
Other race10023.7%
Black or African American7818.48%
Asian255.92%
Two or more races71.66%
Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Other race10023.7%
Black or African American61.42%
White51.18%
Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White20749.05%
Black or African American7217.06%
Asian255.92%
Two or more races71.66%

Bailey Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Bailey's average per capita income is $42,788. Household income levels show a median of $60,208. The poverty rate stands at 17.77%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$77,596-
Families$73,750$65,513
Households$60,208$63,600
Non Families$33,906$46,932

$42,788

Average Income

$60,208

Median Household Income

17.77%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)