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.

Ranlo, NC

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

4,617population

35median age

This community is a community of 4,617 with a median age of 35. The population is predominantly White (50.8%) with a significant Black community (30.3%). Median household income is $78,033. 90.4% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 61.6%, with a median home value of $200,200.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50.8%2,345

Black

30.3%1,398

Hispanic/Latino

15%691

Two or More

2.7%124

Asian

1%44

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%14

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.8%242

High School Diploma

23%708

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%222

Some College (1+ yr)

18.2%560

Associate's Degree

14.1%435

Bachelor's Degree

14.2%439

Master's Degree

4.7%144

Doctorate

1.2%37

HS or Higher

90.4%

BA or Higher

20.1%

Graduate+

5.9%

Housingi

$200,200median home value

$1,811median rent

61.6%homeownership

1,726total units

2%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 61.6%

Renter 38.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%23

$50K–$100K

8.5%89

$100K–$150K

12.4%129

$150K–$200K

26.8%280

$200K–$300K

24.1%251

$300K–$500K

26%271

Rent Distribution

Under $500

106

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

128

$2,000+

276

Year Built

2010–2019

22.4%387

2000–2009

26.7%461

1990–1999

8.1%139

1980–1989

2.5%43

1970–1979

7.3%126

1960–1969

8.3%144

1950–1959

8.2%142

1940–1949

5.4%94

1939 or earlier

11%190

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

56.9%963

Electricity

37.8%640

Wood

1.6%27

Solar

0.9%16

Fuel Oil

0.8%14

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%13

Other

0.7%11

No Fuel

0.5%8

Household Economyi

$78,033median household income

$33,230per capita income

5.5%poverty rate

5.7%unemployment

2,191labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.2%21

$10K–$15K

8.8%149

$15K–$20K

1.2%20

$20K–$25K

2.4%40

$25K–$30K

3.5%60

$30K–$35K

5.9%99

$35K–$40K

4.9%83

$40K–$45K

3.5%60

$45K–$50K

0.9%16

$50K–$60K

2.3%39

$60K–$75K

14.5%246

$75K–$100K

16%270

$100K–$125K

13.2%224

$125K–$150K

6.1%104

$150K–$200K

7.3%124

$200K+

8.1%137

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 Vouchers9 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

3056.6%

By Region

Top Countries

India

126

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,051

Avg. Commutei

21.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,060

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

234(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.1%Insured

8.9%Uninsured