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Efland, NC

Census-designated place in Orange County, North Carolina.

Population

1,611

Land area

1.8sq mi

People per sq mi

905

ZIP codes

0

Efland and its ZIP codes

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Efland at a glance

  • Efland is about 4.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $65,735, 9% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $234,600 (19% below North Carolina).

Local data for Efland, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Efland, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$65,735

Poverty rate

5.1%

Median home value

$234,600

Homeownership

88.2%

Bachelor's or higher

26.6%

Median age

30.7

Average commute

31.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (165), Arab Americans (138), German Americans (119).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Efland.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$80,088

79,536 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$87,778

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.55B

FY 2026, $10,401 per person

Orange County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Efland, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.9%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home24.1%

Average one-way commute: 31.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Efland, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

525

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

621

1.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 30°F

46.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Efland, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.2%

U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts

Diabetes

12.2%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

12.5%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

9.8%

U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts

Cities near Efland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HillsboroughTown3.6 mi5.8
MebaneCity5.6 mi12.2
WoodlawnCensus-designated place7.3 mi3.3
Haw RiverTown11 mi3.1
Green LevelTown11 mi1.5
SwepsonvilleTown11 mi1.4
CarrboroTown12 mi6.5
SaxapahawCensus-designated place12 mi5.2
GrahamCity13 mi11
Chapel HillTown13 mi21.7
DurhamCity16 mi118.8
BurlingtonCity17 mi30.8
Glen RavenCensus-designated place17 mi3.3
RougemontCensus-designated place17 mi6.3
Carolina MeadowsCensus-designated place18 mi0.4
Governors ClubCensus-designated place18 mi2.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Efland, NC in?
Efland is in Orange County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Efland, NC?
About 1,611 people live in Efland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Efland?
Nearby places include Hillsborough (3.6 mi), Mebane (5.6 mi), Woodlawn (7.3 mi), Haw River (11 mi), Green Level (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023