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.

Lilesville, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

971

Median Agei

36.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

66.1%642

White

24.1%234

Two or More

9.8%95

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.9%34

High School Diploma

41.5%238

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%47

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%83

Associate's Degree

10.3%59

Bachelor's Degree

15.3%88

Master's Degree

1.7%10

HS or Higher

97.4%

BA or Higher

17.1%

Graduate+

1.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$116,200

Median Renti

$929

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87.9%246

Renter-Occupied

12.1%34

Total Units

300

Homeownership

87.9%

Vacancy Rate

6.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.6%36

$50K–$100K

21.1%52

$100K–$150K

28.5%70

$150K–$200K

11.8%29

$200K–$300K

24%59

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%5

2000–2009

1%3

1990–1999

18%54

1980–1989

4.7%14

1970–1979

14%42

1960–1969

27%81

1950–1959

4.7%14

1940–1949

10.7%32

1939 or earlier

18.3%55

Heating Fuel

Electricity

54.6%153

Bottled/LP Gas

38.9%109

Fuel Oil

3.9%11

Wood

1.4%4

Utility Gas

1.1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,389

Mean Household Incomei

$61,092

Per Capita Incomei

$23,600

Poverty Ratei

10.5%

Unemploymenti

17.9%

Labor Forcei

390

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.4%4

$10K–$15K

21.4%60

$15K–$20K

4.3%12

$25K–$30K

6.1%17

$30K–$35K

10.4%29

$35K–$40K

4.6%13

$40K–$45K

3.2%9

$45K–$50K

1.1%3

$50K–$60K

8.6%24

$60K–$75K

8.6%24

$75K–$100K

8.6%24

$100K–$125K

4.6%13

$125K–$150K

9.6%27

$150K–$200K

6.4%18

$200K+

1.1%3

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

320

Avg. Commutei

29.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

320

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

60(8.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.7%Insured

17.3%Uninsured