Potters Hill Facts
| Area | 5.4 mi² |
| Population | 476 |
| Male Population | 228 (47.9%) |
| Female Population | 248 (52.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +133.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +23.0% |
| Median Age | 43.8 years (Male: 41.9, Female: 45.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $61,346 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 34.96878, -77.71025 |
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Potters Hill Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 204 | 320 | 387 | 497 | 476 | 527 | 606 |
| Population Density | 37.9 / mi² | 59.5 / mi² | 71.9 / mi² | 92.4 / mi² | 88.5 / mi² | 97.9 / mi² | 112.6 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPotters Hill Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 23% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Hill | +133.3% | +48.8% | +23% |
| North Carolina | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Potters Hill Median Age
Median Age: 43.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Hill | 43.8 yrs | 45.7 yrs | 41.9 yrs |
| North Carolina | 37.5 yrs | 38.8 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Potters Hill Population Density
Population Density: 88.5 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Hill | 476 | 5.38 sq mi | 88.5 / mi² |
| North Carolina | 10.3 million | 53,819.1 sq mi | 192 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Potters Hill Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1730 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Potters Hill Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $25,742 | $30,839 | $36,295 | $40,176 | $39,587 | $43,119 | $55,068 | $61,346 |
| Total GDP | $26.7M | $34.1M | $42.8M | $50.6M | $55M | $61M | $80.6M | $93.6M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Potters Hill CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Hill | 7,884 tn | 16.56 tn | 1,465.1 tons/mi² |
| North Carolina | 168,507,440 tn | 16.32 tn | 3,131 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Potters Hill CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,884 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.56 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 1,465.1 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Cyclone | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/6/94 | 7:54 PM | 3.8 | 88.2 km | 5,000 m | North Carolina | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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