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Elroy, NC
Census-designated place in Wayne County, North Carolina.
Population
3,251
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
497
ZIP codes
0
Elroy and its ZIP codes
Elroy at a glance
- Elroy is about 2.3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,238 a year, 13% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,100 (54% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,005 a month.
Local data for Elroy, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elroy, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,238
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$133,100
Median rent
$1,005/mo
Homeownership
73.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (332), Guatemalan Americans (222), German Americans (200).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Elroy.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,216
41,053 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,955
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$894M
FY 2026, $7,620 per person
How people get to work
Elroy, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.5%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elroy, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
492
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
848
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
52.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elroy, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.9%
U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts
Cities near Elroy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut CreekVillage | 3.5 mi | 2.1 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2.5 |
| GoldsboroCity | 5 mi | 28.6 |
| BrogdenCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.2 |
| Mar-MacCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 4.5 |
| DudleyCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.8 |
| La GrangeTown | 7.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Seven SpringsTown | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount OliveTown | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| PikevilleTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| EurekaTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| FremontTown | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| CalypsoTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| PrincetonTown | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Snow HillTown | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| Deep RunCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elroy, NC in?
- Elroy is in Wayne County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Elroy, NC?
- About 3,251 people live in Elroy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elroy?
- Nearby places include Walnut Creek (3.5 mi), New Hope (4 mi), Goldsboro (5 mi), Brogden (5.9 mi), Mar-Mac (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023