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.

Princeville, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,619

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

96.9%1,569

White

2.1%34

Two or More

0.9%15

Other

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.6%69

High School Diploma

47.7%496

Some College (<1 yr)

2.9%30

Some College (1+ yr)

15.7%163

Associate's Degree

3.8%39

Bachelor's Degree

5.9%61

Master's Degree

1.1%11

Doctorate

1.2%12

HS or Higher

84.7%

BA or Higher

8.1%

Graduate+

2.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$106,000

Median Renti

$1,103

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.1%372

Renter-Occupied

33.9%191

Total Units

721

Homeownership

66.1%

Vacancy Rate

21.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

22.3%83

$50K–$100K

24.2%90

$100K–$150K

41.9%156

$150K–$200K

2.2%8

$200K–$300K

8.1%30

$500K–$1M

1.3%5

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

2.6%19

2000–2009

41.6%300

1990–1999

24.5%177

1980–1989

3.2%23

1970–1979

10.3%74

1960–1969

6.1%44

1950–1959

7.4%53

1940–1949

4.3%31

Heating Fuel

Electricity

73.7%415

Bottled/LP Gas

19.2%108

Fuel Oil

2.8%16

Utility Gas

2.3%13

No Fuel

2%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,406

Mean Household Incomei

$54,323

Per Capita Incomei

$17,328

Poverty Ratei

36.1%

Unemploymenti

8.7%

Labor Forcei

642

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.9%50

$10K–$15K

8.2%46

$15K–$20K

5.5%31

$20K–$25K

1.4%8

$25K–$30K

10.8%61

$30K–$35K

6.2%35

$35K–$40K

5.2%29

$40K–$45K

3%17

$45K–$50K

2%11

$50K–$60K

8.3%47

$60K–$75K

8.2%46

$75K–$100K

22.9%129

$100K–$125K

3.2%18

$125K–$150K

0.9%5

$150K–$200K

5.3%30

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

167

Avg. Tenant Renti

$280/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing2 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers21 homes73% occupied$357/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 848 homes90% occupied$246/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $46,406/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

80.3%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

17.9%

Low income$23K–$37K/yr

1.8%

Who Receives This Housing

91.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

100% of subsidized households are minority

10.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

8.1% 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

30.2%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

564

Avg. Commutei

24.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

586

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

30(2.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.5%Insured

6.5%Uninsured

Princeville, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026