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Locust, NC

Population
6,120
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
724 ft
Median Home Value
$322,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$895/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$76,504
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Locust in context.

OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityHarrisburg, North Carolina12 miles away · 20,742 residents.

About Locust

Locust is a small city in Stanly and Cabarrus counties, North Carolina, situated in the southwestern part of Stanly County. Public education is served by the Stanly County Public Schools district. The local scoop is how its surrounding map shapes the place today.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingAirport AccessA96.9ratingOutskirts FitA95.2rating

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