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.

Bath, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

391

Median Agei

51.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

98.7%386

Hispanic/Latino

1%4

Two or More

0.3%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

High School Diploma

14.4%42

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%13

Some College (1+ yr)

19.9%58

Associate's Degree

13.7%40

Bachelor's Degree

29.9%87

Master's Degree

10%29

Professional Degree

0.7%2

Doctorate

3.4%10

HS or Higher

96.6%

BA or Higher

44%

Graduate+

14.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$382,400

Median Renti

$1,146

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

86.7%144

Renter-Occupied

13.3%22

Total Units

216

Homeownership

86.7%

Vacancy Rate

23.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.5%5

$50K–$100K

2.1%3

$100K–$150K

2.8%4

$150K–$200K

9%13

$200K–$300K

13.2%19

$300K–$500K

50.7%73

$500K–$1M

18.1%26

$1M+

0.7%1

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%1

2010–2019

2.3%5

2000–2009

27.3%59

1990–1999

7.9%17

1980–1989

1.9%4

1970–1979

8.8%19

1960–1969

7.9%17

1950–1959

14.4%31

1940–1949

11.1%24

1939 or earlier

18.1%39

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

48.8%81

Electricity

42.8%71

Fuel Oil

5.4%9

Utility Gas

3%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$103,611

Mean Household Incomei

$127,020

Per Capita Incomei

$51,945

Poverty Ratei

10%

Unemploymenti

1.1%

Labor Forcei

175

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%5

$10K–$15K

1.8%3

$15K–$20K

6.6%11

$20K–$25K

3.6%6

$25K–$30K

2.4%4

$30K–$35K

1.8%3

$45K–$50K

2.4%4

$50K–$60K

8.4%14

$60K–$75K

6%10

$75K–$100K

10.8%18

$100K–$125K

12.7%21

$125K–$150K

22.3%37

$150K–$200K

7.8%13

$200K+

10.2%17

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

41%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

173

Avg. Commutei

26.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

173

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

27(9.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.7%Insured

3.3%Uninsured