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.

Cramerton, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,450

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.8%4,075

Black

12.7%693

Asian

4.8%262

Hispanic/Latino

3.2%177

Other

2.3%126

Two or More

2.1%113

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%106

High School Diploma

17%640

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%324

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%517

Associate's Degree

8.5%321

Bachelor's Degree

30%1,131

Master's Degree

10.5%395

Professional Degree

2.8%104

Doctorate

3%112

HS or Higher

96.8%

BA or Higher

46.2%

Graduate+

16.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$343,400

Median Renti

$1,364

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62%1,460

Renter-Occupied

38%896

Total Units

2,593

Homeownership

62%

Vacancy Rate

9.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%24

$100K–$150K

7.5%109

$150K–$200K

6.8%100

$200K–$300K

25.5%373

$300K–$500K

39%570

$500K–$1M

16.2%237

$1M+

3.2%47

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

254

$1,250–$1,500

128

$1,500–$2,000

272

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

6.5%168

2010–2019

21.6%561

2000–2009

25.7%666

1990–1999

10.5%272

1980–1989

6.1%157

1970–1979

3.7%97

1960–1969

2.2%57

1950–1959

2%51

1940–1949

3%78

1939 or earlier

18.7%486

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

54.7%1,288

Electricity

40.2%948

Other

3.6%84

Fuel Oil

0.7%17

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%11

No Fuel

0.3%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$82,160

Mean Household Incomei

$112,707

Per Capita Incomei

$49,032

Poverty Ratei

6.2%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

3,001

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%55

$10K–$15K

4.2%99

$15K–$20K

2.5%58

$20K–$25K

2.4%56

$25K–$30K

3.9%93

$30K–$35K

4.5%105

$35K–$40K

4.8%113

$40K–$45K

3.6%85

$45K–$50K

1.6%38

$50K–$60K

5.6%132

$60K–$75K

8%189

$75K–$100K

17.4%409

$100K–$125K

10.8%255

$125K–$150K

7.2%170

$150K–$200K

9.6%225

$200K+

11.6%274

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$485/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

18 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers24 homes87% occupied$485/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $82,160/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

83%

Very low income$25K–$41K/yr

13%

Low income$41K–$66K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

78% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

30% of subsidized households are minority

44% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

70% 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

4147.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

China

Canada

Mexico

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,859

Avg. Commutei

27 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,897

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

253(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.4%Insured

7.6%Uninsured