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.

Mebane, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

19,538

Median Agei

38.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

55.1%10,758

Black

23%4,494

Hispanic/Latino

8.7%1,703

Two or More

6.1%1,184

Asian

4.5%884

Other

2.6%515

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%323

High School Diploma

18%2,443

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%838

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%2,146

Associate's Degree

9.8%1,335

Bachelor's Degree

26.7%3,620

Master's Degree

10.5%1,426

Professional Degree

2.2%292

Doctorate

1.1%144

HS or Higher

92.7%

BA or Higher

40.4%

Graduate+

13.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$338,900

Median Renti

$1,283

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.5%4,755

Renter-Occupied

39.5%3,102

Total Units

8,605

Homeownership

60.5%

Vacancy Rate

8.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%48

$50K–$100K

0.7%31

$100K–$150K

2%95

$150K–$200K

6.3%301

$200K–$300K

25.3%1,201

$300K–$500K

57.6%2,740

$500K–$1M

5.6%268

$1M+

1.5%71

Rent Distribution

Under $500

149

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

343

$1,000–$1,250

915

$1,250–$1,500

632

$1,500–$2,000

563

$2,000+

433

Year Built

2020 or later

6%515

2010–2019

32%2,753

2000–2009

22.6%1,941

1990–1999

13.8%1,185

1980–1989

5.9%507

1970–1979

6.6%565

1960–1969

2.8%237

1950–1959

2.7%231

1940–1949

3.2%274

1939 or earlier

4.6%397

Heating Fuel

Electricity

54.2%4,255

Utility Gas

44.4%3,486

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%99

Solar

0.2%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$83,174

Mean Household Incomei

$102,342

Per Capita Incomei

$42,148

Poverty Ratei

7.2%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

10,684

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%290

$10K–$15K

1.3%101

$15K–$20K

3.9%306

$20K–$25K

3.6%285

$25K–$30K

3.4%269

$30K–$35K

3.1%243

$35K–$40K

5.9%466

$40K–$45K

5.2%412

$45K–$50K

2.2%172

$50K–$60K

5.6%438

$60K–$75K

9.3%731

$75K–$100K

13.8%1,082

$100K–$125K

10.3%809

$125K–$150K

7.2%563

$150K–$200K

11.4%894

$200K+

10.1%796

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

190

Residentsi

388

Avg. Tenant Renti

$419/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers100 homes83% occupied$467/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 883 homes91% occupied$361/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC7 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $83,174/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

72.8%

Very low income$25K–$42K/yr

20.6%

Low income$42K–$67K/yr

6.6%

Who Receives This Housing

82.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

76.4% of subsidized households are minority

23.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

22.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,96710.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

185

Mexico

172

India

128

United Kingdom

101

Canada

Korea

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,188

Avg. Commutei

29.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,256

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

820(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.7%Insured

6.3%Uninsured