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.

Tobaccoville, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,664

Median Agei

40.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.3%1,926

Black

20%534

Hispanic/Latino

3.1%83

Other

2.5%66

Two or More

1.6%43

Asian

0.3%8

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%81

High School Diploma

24.6%440

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%158

Some College (1+ yr)

16.7%299

Associate's Degree

10.9%195

Bachelor's Degree

18.6%334

Master's Degree

7.6%136

Professional Degree

0.8%15

Doctorate

1.3%23

HS or Higher

93.8%

BA or Higher

28.3%

Graduate+

9.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$234,200

Median Renti

$976

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.4%885

Renter-Occupied

14.6%151

Total Units

1,217

Homeownership

85.4%

Vacancy Rate

14.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%14

$50K–$100K

2.9%26

$100K–$150K

7.8%69

$150K–$200K

24.4%216

$200K–$300K

27.2%241

$300K–$500K

31.4%278

$500K–$1M

3.8%34

$1M+

0.8%7

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%6

2010–2019

11.3%137

2000–2009

12%146

1990–1999

15%182

1980–1989

11.3%137

1970–1979

22.6%275

1960–1969

8.9%108

1950–1959

5.4%66

1940–1949

3.9%48

1939 or earlier

9.2%112

Heating Fuel

Electricity

79.7%826

Utility Gas

8.9%92

Bottled/LP Gas

6.6%68

Fuel Oil

4.4%46

Solar

0.4%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,263

Mean Household Incomei

$86,176

Per Capita Incomei

$33,850

Poverty Ratei

8.4%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

1,163

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%44

$10K–$15K

5.4%56

$15K–$20K

5.6%58

$20K–$25K

2.7%28

$25K–$30K

0.9%9

$30K–$35K

2.8%29

$35K–$40K

1.1%11

$40K–$45K

4.3%45

$45K–$50K

3.5%36

$50K–$60K

8.8%91

$60K–$75K

6.1%63

$75K–$100K

17.2%178

$100K–$125K

17%176

$125K–$150K

4.8%50

$150K–$200K

8.7%90

$200K+

6.9%72

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 Vouchers3 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

361.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,102

Avg. Commutei

21.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,125

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

171(8.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.3%Insured

2.7%Uninsured