Bailey, North Carolina
Bailey: Town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States
About
Bailey is a town located in the county of Mitchell in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 569 and a population density of 313 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 569 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bailey
| Population : | 569 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Mitchell County |
| Postal code : | 27807 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 252 |
| Area : | 1.82 km2 |
| Altitude : | 223 feet / 68 meters |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 17:52:11 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 313 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bailey is located at 36°3'11"N 82°19'32"W (36.0531700, -82.3256900).
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Demographics
The population of Bailey increased by 0% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 569 | - | census |
| 2011 | 568 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 566 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 563 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 562 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 560 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 560 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 560 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 560 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 562 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 569 | 1.23% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,543 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,581 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 7.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 15,049 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,574 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.2% |
| White only, percent : | 70.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 16.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 66.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 294 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 20.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.3% |
Bailey zip code is 27807.
County name: Nash, County
fips: 37127
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $437,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,898 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,252 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,541 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,273 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.66 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 13,367 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 64,537 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 97,442 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 106,262 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,761 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $128,619 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $62,378 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,664 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,036 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 483 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 317 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,298 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 91 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,538 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,910.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.76 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 145,125 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $291,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,315 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,020 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,266 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 832 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 129,936 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.70 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 42.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 731,437 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,981,025 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,220,326 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 5,127,391 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,922 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $81,057 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $43,086 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 9,694 |
| 2019 total employment : | 199,859 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 14,128,509 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 1.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 27,402 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 29,640 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 17,106 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 9,492 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,543 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 19,683 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,223 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 25,807 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,632.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 224.56 |
Schools in Bailey
College & universities near Bailey, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220075 | East Tennessee State University | Johnson City (TN) | 37614 |
Post offices near Bailey
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Post Office | Green Mountain (NC) | 28740 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Bailey , North Carolina town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 565 people.
- Bailey , Texas city in Fannin County, in the U.S. state of Texas with a population of 308 people.
Other cities in Mitchell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mitchell County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spruce Pine | 2,126 | Town in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Richlands | 1,718 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Bakersville | 441 | Township in Mitchell County, North Carolina |
