Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Haw River, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,824

Median Agei

32.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.4%1,649

Hispanic/Latino

18.9%534

Two or More

15.8%447

Black

5.5%156

Asian

1.3%38

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%68

High School Diploma

26.3%435

Some College (<1 yr)

11.7%193

Some College (1+ yr)

7.2%119

Associate's Degree

16.2%268

Bachelor's Degree

14%232

Master's Degree

8.8%146

Professional Degree

0.7%12

Doctorate

0.8%13

HS or Higher

89.7%

BA or Higher

24.3%

Graduate+

10.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$162,400

Median Renti

$1,258

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.8%743

Renter-Occupied

29.2%306

Total Units

1,134

Homeownership

70.8%

Vacancy Rate

7.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.1%127

$50K–$100K

9.6%71

$100K–$150K

16.3%121

$150K–$200K

23.7%176

$200K–$300K

21.4%159

$300K–$500K

12%89

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%12

2010–2019

9.3%106

2000–2009

8.7%99

1990–1999

12.7%144

1980–1989

7.1%81

1970–1979

10.7%121

1960–1969

9.6%109

1950–1959

12.8%145

1940–1949

13.4%152

1939 or earlier

14.6%165

Heating Fuel

Electricity

47.3%496

Utility Gas

42.6%447

Bottled/LP Gas

8.1%85

Fuel Oil

1.5%16

Wood

0.5%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,058

Mean Household Incomei

$70,234

Per Capita Incomei

$27,596

Poverty Ratei

25.1%

Unemploymenti

1.7%

Labor Forcei

1,633

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12%126

$10K–$15K

1.6%17

$15K–$20K

4%42

$20K–$25K

1.8%19

$25K–$30K

3.1%33

$30K–$35K

9%94

$35K–$40K

3.2%34

$40K–$45K

4.1%43

$45K–$50K

5.1%54

$50K–$60K

4.4%46

$60K–$75K

13.4%141

$75K–$100K

11.2%118

$100K–$125K

7.6%80

$125K–$150K

7.7%81

$150K–$200K

9.6%101

$200K+

1.9%20

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

811/PRAC2 homes

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2107.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

142

United Kingdom

Philippines

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,573

Avg. Commutei

32.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,606

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

135(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.7%Insured

18.3%Uninsured