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.

Scotland Neck, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,006

Median Agei

52.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

65%1,303

White

30.7%615

Two or More

2.1%43

Hispanic/Latino

1.9%38

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.4%120

High School Diploma

30.7%498

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%83

Some College (1+ yr)

6%97

Associate's Degree

7.1%116

Bachelor's Degree

7.5%121

Master's Degree

4.1%66

Professional Degree

1.4%22

Doctorate

2.2%35

HS or Higher

71.3%

BA or Higher

15%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$73,000

Median Renti

$559

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46.9%512

Renter-Occupied

53.1%579

Total Units

1,311

Homeownership

46.9%

Vacancy Rate

16.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

29.7%152

$50K–$100K

41.4%212

$100K–$150K

9.6%49

$150K–$200K

4.9%25

$200K–$300K

10.7%55

$300K–$500K

2%10

$1M+

1.8%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

236

$500–$750

186

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

5.6%73

2000–2009

2.7%36

1990–1999

15.1%198

1980–1989

5%65

1970–1979

13%170

1960–1969

14%183

1950–1959

14.5%190

1940–1949

6.5%85

1939 or earlier

23.7%311

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

49.5%540

Electricity

32.6%356

Fuel Oil

11.2%122

Utility Gas

6.7%73

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$19,083

Mean Household Incomei

$37,997

Per Capita Incomei

$22,230

Poverty Ratei

43.7%

Unemploymenti

14.5%

Labor Forcei

660

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

22.2%242

$10K–$15K

22.5%245

$15K–$20K

6.9%75

$20K–$25K

5.3%58

$25K–$30K

4.4%48

$30K–$35K

8.3%91

$35K–$40K

1.6%17

$40K–$45K

1.6%18

$45K–$50K

2.4%26

$50K–$60K

7.4%81

$60K–$75K

3.8%42

$75K–$100K

4.3%47

$100K–$125K

3.2%35

$150K–$200K

3.5%38

$200K+

2.6%28

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

115

Avg. Tenant Renti

$262/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

29 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers22 homes61% occupied$321/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 847 homes73% occupied$235/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $19,083/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $6K/yr

85.9%

Very low income$6K–$10K/yr

14.1%

Who Receives This Housing

84.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

97.4% of subsidized households are minority

12.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

20.8% 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

422.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Mexico

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

497

Avg. Commutei

38.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

564

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

44(2.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.5%Insured

7.5%Uninsured