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.

Weaverville, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,687

Median Agei

54.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.8%3,834

Black

10.7%503

Hispanic/Latino

4%189

Two or More

3.1%147

Other

0.3%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%124

High School Diploma

8.4%324

Some College (<1 yr)

2.9%112

Some College (1+ yr)

8.9%345

Associate's Degree

11%423

Bachelor's Degree

31.9%1,231

Master's Degree

16.1%621

Professional Degree

10.2%395

Doctorate

5.8%223

HS or Higher

98.4%

BA or Higher

64%

Graduate+

32.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$463,700

Median Renti

$1,783

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.5%1,453

Renter-Occupied

27.5%550

Total Units

2,502

Homeownership

72.5%

Vacancy Rate

19.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.1%16

$150K–$200K

1.5%22

$200K–$300K

11.6%169

$300K–$500K

46.4%674

$500K–$1M

32.5%472

$1M+

6.9%100

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

233

$2,000+

158

Year Built

2020 or later

9.2%229

2010–2019

16.1%402

2000–2009

25.1%627

1990–1999

10.4%261

1980–1989

9.9%248

1970–1979

5.5%138

1960–1969

4.9%122

1950–1959

3.9%97

1940–1949

1.1%28

1939 or earlier

14%350

Heating Fuel

Electricity

64.4%1,289

Utility Gas

29.2%585

Bottled/LP Gas

3.5%71

Fuel Oil

2.3%47

Solar

0.5%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$88,221

Mean Household Incomei

$121,065

Per Capita Incomei

$52,476

Poverty Ratei

4.1%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

2,572

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%35

$10K–$15K

2.9%58

$15K–$20K

1%21

$20K–$25K

2.6%53

$25K–$30K

3.3%66

$30K–$35K

2.6%52

$35K–$40K

1.2%25

$40K–$45K

1.8%37

$45K–$50K

2.2%45

$50K–$60K

13.3%266

$60K–$75K

10.8%217

$75K–$100K

11.3%226

$100K–$125K

5.4%108

$125K–$150K

8.5%171

$150K–$200K

13.8%277

$200K+

17.3%346

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 Vouchers15 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

1823.9%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,454

Avg. Commutei

19.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,485

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

332(8.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.9%Insured

5.1%Uninsured