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Hemby Bridge, NC

Town in Union County, North Carolina.

Population

2,096

Land area

2.3sq mi

People per sq mi

915

ZIP codes

0

Hemby Bridge and its ZIP codes

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Hemby Bridge at a glance

  • Hemby Bridge is about 4.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $71,688, close to the North Carolina median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $298,400 (3% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,544 a month.

Local data for Hemby Bridge, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hemby Bridge, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$71,688

Poverty rate

19.8%

Median home value

$298,400

Median rent

$1,544/mo

Homeownership

85.0%

Bachelor's or higher

18.6%

Median age

40.0

Average commute

26.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (265), Irish Americans (128), Mexican Americans (125).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Hemby Bridge.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$65,474

78,177 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$76,528

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.3B

FY 2026, $5,275 per person

Union County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone76.7%
  • Carpooled5.8%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
  • Worked from home14.9%

Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hemby Bridge, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

538

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

354

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 32°F

37.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hemby Bridge, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.9%

U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts

Diabetes

9.7%

U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts

Smoking

10.9%

U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.7%

U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts

Cities near Hemby Bridge

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Lake ParkVillage1.8 mi0.7
StallingsTown2.1 mi8.4
Indian TrailTown3 mi22.8
MatthewsTown4.6 mi17.1
Mint HillTown5 mi24.6
FairviewTown6.3 mi30
UnionvilleTown6.3 mi29.2
MonroeCity6.7 mi32.2
Wesley ChapelVillage8 mi9.7
WeddingtonTown8.9 mi17.5
MidlandTown11 mi13.3
Mineral SpringsTown12 mi8.2
WingateTown13 mi2.6
CharlotteCity13 mi311.6
MarvinVillage14 mi6
StanfieldTown14 mi4.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hemby Bridge, NC in?
Hemby Bridge is in Union County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Hemby Bridge, NC?
About 2,096 people live in Hemby Bridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hemby Bridge?
Nearby places include Lake Park (1.8 mi), Stallings (2.1 mi), Indian Trail (3 mi), Matthews (4.6 mi), Mint Hill (5 mi).

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