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Ellerbe, NC

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Population
845
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
537 ft
Median Home Value
$78,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$575/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$34,808
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Ellerbe

Ellerbe is a quiet town in the Sandhills of Richmond County, North Carolina, known for its rural charm and deep agricultural roots. Settled in the late 1700s around an early travel route, the area developed into a farming hub and seasonal getaway centered around natural mineral springs. Today, Ellerbe offers a relaxed, country lifestyle with plenty of open land, quiet roads, and a genuine small-town feel.

Ellerbe, North Carolina in 1959

Historic Ellerbe Springs is still a focal point of the area, featuring vintage grounds and a classic inn that recall the town's days as a regional resort. Locals enjoy a peaceful pace with highlights like the Rankin Museum of American Heritage, roadside peach stands in the summer, and easy access to outdoor recreation around the Pee Dee River basin. With Rockingham just down the road, it is a practical choice for anyone wanting rural quiet without being completely isolated.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingLow Rent PricesA+99.2rating

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