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.

Peletier, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,009

Median Agei

40.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.5%822

Asian

11%111

Hispanic/Latino

3.9%39

Two or More

2.1%21

Black

1.5%15

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.1%61

High School Diploma

22.9%172

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%34

Some College (1+ yr)

15.4%116

Associate's Degree

14.1%106

Bachelor's Degree

18.9%142

Master's Degree

5.5%41

Professional Degree

0.8%6

Doctorate

1.5%11

HS or Higher

91.6%

BA or Higher

26.6%

Graduate+

7.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$208,500

Median Renti

$1,196

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.5%347

Renter-Occupied

22.5%101

Total Units

631

Homeownership

77.5%

Vacancy Rate

29%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.2%39

$50K–$100K

8.1%28

$100K–$150K

17.6%61

$150K–$200K

10.1%35

$200K–$300K

19.9%69

$300K–$500K

29.1%101

$500K–$1M

4%14

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

6.3%40

2010–2019

10.6%67

2000–2009

17.6%111

1990–1999

28.2%178

1980–1989

15.2%96

1970–1979

14.4%91

1960–1969

4.1%26

1950–1959

2.2%14

1939 or earlier

1.3%8

Heating Fuel

Electricity

81.5%365

Bottled/LP Gas

13.8%62

Utility Gas

4%18

Wood

0.7%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,893

Mean Household Incomei

$71,168

Per Capita Incomei

$29,453

Poverty Ratei

9.8%

Unemploymenti

10.7%

Labor Forcei

450

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%19

$10K–$15K

3.1%14

$15K–$20K

1.6%7

$20K–$25K

3.3%15

$25K–$30K

5.8%26

$30K–$35K

10.3%46

$35K–$40K

1.6%7

$40K–$45K

8.9%40

$45K–$50K

2.5%11

$50K–$60K

11.4%51

$60K–$75K

14.7%66

$75K–$100K

17%76

$100K–$125K

7.1%32

$125K–$150K

2%9

$150K–$200K

2.5%11

$200K+

4%18

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

171.7%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

399

Avg. Commutei

30.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

388

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

102(12.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.2%Insured

12.8%Uninsured