Nebo is located in Mcdowell county North carolina with a geographic area of 5.3 square miles. The total population in Nebo is 1,318 with 47.1% male and 52.9% female. Children under age 5 represent 8.0% of the population, under age 18 equal 21.5% of the population and over age 65 is 13.4% of the population. The median household income is $33,094, per capita income is $19,164. There are a total of 553 housing units with 78.1% owner occupied. Education includes 32.2% of residents that are high school graduates and 22.8% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Nebo in the summer is 75 degrees, and in the winter 38 degrees.