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.

Biltmore Forest, NC

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

1,587population

52.6median age

This community is a community of 1,587 with a median age of 52.6. The population is predominantly White (97.2%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (1.8%). Median household income is $169,167. 98.6% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 87.4% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 97.3%, with a median home value of $1,333,300.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.2%1,543

Hispanic/Latino

1.8%28

Two or More

0.8%13

Black

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.5%6

High School Diploma

1.5%17

Some College (<1 yr)

1.9%21

Some College (1+ yr)

5.2%59

Associate's Degree

2%23

Bachelor's Degree

41.8%472

Master's Degree

17.7%200

Professional Degree

24%271

Doctorate

3.8%43

HS or Higher

98.6%

BA or Higher

87.4%

Graduate+

45.6%

Housingi

$1,333,300median home value

97.3%homeownership

771total units

23.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 97.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.5%3

$50K–$100K

1.2%7

$200K–$300K

1.4%8

$300K–$500K

4%23

$500K–$1M

17.8%102

$1M+

75%429

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%9

2010–2019

4.4%34

2000–2009

9.1%70

1990–1999

7.1%55

1980–1989

8.2%63

1970–1979

6.6%51

1960–1969

10.2%79

1950–1959

27.8%214

1940–1949

3.6%28

1939 or earlier

21.8%168

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.4%408

Electricity

28.6%168

Fuel Oil

1.7%10

Other

0.3%2

Household Economyi

$169,167median household income

$114,210per capita income

2%poverty rate

2.5%unemployment

607labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%19

$10K–$15K

0.5%3

$15K–$20K

1.2%7

$20K–$25K

5.6%33

$25K–$30K

0.5%3

$30K–$35K

0.5%3

$35K–$40K

0.5%3

$40K–$45K

1.2%7

$45K–$50K

1.2%7

$50K–$60K

1%6

$60K–$75K

1.2%7

$75K–$100K

6.1%36

$100K–$125K

12.9%76

$125K–$150K

10.7%63

$150K–$200K

8.7%51

$200K+

44.9%264

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 Vouchers1 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%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

422.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Philippines

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

573

Avg. Commutei

18.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

592

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

81(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96%Insured

4%Uninsured