172 years in pictures
Census counts: 317 in 1890, a peak of 467 in 2010, 132 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2017 and 3 maps from 1979 on.
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1854Kittrell is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Its National Register listings include Thomas Capehart House and Ashburn Hall. Kittrell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Kittrell beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 317 in 1890, a peak of 467 in 2010, 132 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2017 and 3 maps from 1979 on.
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Kittrell, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Kittrell.
The mean commuting time in Kittrell is 28 minutes. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Kittrell dropped by 115, to 32. Kittrell: 18% of residents live below the poverty line. Half commute less than 12 miles.
| Kittrell | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 13% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Federal disaster aid has reached households in Kittrell after 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2011. Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 73% of U.S. communities. 48% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 16%.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Kittrell, 92% of households own their home.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
July afternoons reach 89°, January nights drop to 29° and about 2 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The share of adults in Kittrell who have diabetes is 15%, above both the North Carolina town median (13%) and the median of U.S. towns (12%). The town does better than the North Carolina average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 10. For adults locally, the share who have high blood pressure is 44%.
| Kittrell | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 19% | 19% |
| What stands out | Kittrell | NC |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.5% | 76.7% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.3% | 3.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
2 within 15 miles of the center of Kittrell
About 9 of every 100 Kittrell residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across North Carolina.
Where Kittrell’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
3 places in Kittrell on the National Register of Historic Places.
5 notable people were born in Kittrell.


Town in North Carolina, United States
Kittrell is a town in Vance County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Kittrell had a population of 132.
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Kittrell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
5 notable people were born here, including Charity Adams Earley and George Harris.