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.

Pinetops, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,426

Median Agei

39.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

57.5%820

White

39%556

Two or More

3.5%50

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%32

High School Diploma

30.8%310

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%49

Some College (1+ yr)

11.6%117

Associate's Degree

11.3%114

Bachelor's Degree

14.1%142

Master's Degree

2.9%29

HS or Higher

78.7%

BA or Higher

17%

Graduate+

2.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$136,500

Median Renti

$815

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.6%332

Renter-Occupied

45.4%276

Total Units

690

Homeownership

54.6%

Vacancy Rate

11.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

12%40

$50K–$100K

21.7%72

$100K–$150K

26.5%88

$150K–$200K

9.9%33

$200K–$300K

10.2%34

$300K–$500K

15.7%52

$500K–$1M

3.9%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

8.1%56

2000–2009

14.5%100

1990–1999

6.5%45

1980–1989

11.2%77

1970–1979

14.3%99

1960–1969

15.5%107

1950–1959

15.5%107

1940–1949

4.8%33

1939 or earlier

9.6%66

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

42.1%256

Electricity

41.1%250

Fuel Oil

13.7%83

Utility Gas

3.1%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,458

Mean Household Incomei

$72,882

Per Capita Incomei

$30,585

Poverty Ratei

13.1%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

716

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.4%45

$10K–$15K

1.2%7

$15K–$20K

6.2%38

$20K–$25K

2.1%13

$25K–$30K

3.3%20

$30K–$35K

6.7%41

$35K–$40K

1.3%8

$40K–$45K

3%18

$45K–$50K

7.9%48

$50K–$60K

9%55

$60K–$75K

18.6%113

$75K–$100K

17.3%105

$100K–$125K

5.4%33

$125K–$150K

1.6%10

$150K–$200K

5.3%32

$200K+

3.6%22

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

137

Avg. Tenant Renti

$256/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

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

Project Based Section 844 homes98% occupied$256/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,458/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

82%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

16%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

93% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

75% of subsidized households are minority

10% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

625

Avg. Commutei

19.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

697

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

47(4.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.6%Insured

7.4%Uninsured