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.

Chocowinity, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

903

Median Agei

36.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

46%415

Black

37.2%336

Hispanic/Latino

12.1%109

Other

2.4%22

Two or More

2.3%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.4%48

High School Diploma

31.8%181

Some College (<1 yr)

2.3%13

Some College (1+ yr)

15.6%89

Associate's Degree

22.3%127

Bachelor's Degree

5.6%32

Master's Degree

4.7%27

Doctorate

0.5%3

HS or Higher

91.2%

BA or Higher

10.9%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$114,300

Median Renti

$794

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46.5%190

Renter-Occupied

53.5%219

Total Units

449

Homeownership

46.5%

Vacancy Rate

8.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%7

$50K–$100K

37.9%72

$100K–$150K

17.9%34

$150K–$200K

18.9%36

$200K–$300K

17.4%33

$300K–$500K

4.2%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

124

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

8%36

2000–2009

14.9%67

1990–1999

13.1%59

1980–1989

4%18

1970–1979

23.4%105

1960–1969

11.8%53

1950–1959

12.7%57

1940–1949

4%18

1939 or earlier

8%36

Heating Fuel

Electricity

75.6%309

Bottled/LP Gas

23.2%95

No Fuel

0.7%3

Fuel Oil

0.5%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,382

Mean Household Incomei

$49,649

Per Capita Incomei

$21,787

Poverty Ratei

26.9%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

359

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.4%26

$10K–$15K

16.6%68

$15K–$20K

5.6%23

$20K–$25K

7.1%29

$25K–$30K

2%8

$30K–$35K

3.4%14

$35K–$40K

6.4%26

$40K–$45K

5.1%21

$45K–$50K

8.3%34

$50K–$60K

7.8%32

$60K–$75K

8.6%35

$75K–$100K

8.3%34

$100K–$125K

11.5%47

$125K–$150K

2.4%10

$200K+

0.5%2

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$400/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

52 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing24 homes90% occupied$400/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $41,382/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

65%

Very low income$12K–$21K/yr

20%

Low income$21K–$33K/yr

10%

Moderate / aboveOver $33K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

90% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

90% of subsidized households are minority

39% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35% 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

364%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Poland

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

341

Avg. Commutei

22.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

341

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

50(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.9%Insured

8.1%Uninsured