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.

Maggie Valley, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,112

Median Agei

51.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86%1,817

Hispanic/Latino

8.3%175

Two or More

2%43

Asian

1.9%40

Black

0.8%17

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%14

Other

0.3%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%98

High School Diploma

18.6%298

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%115

Some College (1+ yr)

19.9%319

Associate's Degree

9.8%157

Bachelor's Degree

17.5%280

Master's Degree

9.8%157

Professional Degree

2.4%39

Doctorate

1.2%20

HS or Higher

92.5%

BA or Higher

30.9%

Graduate+

13.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$320,500

Median Renti

$1,067

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.3%650

Renter-Occupied

25.7%225

Total Units

1,842

Homeownership

74.3%

Vacancy Rate

52.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.1%59

$50K–$100K

1.5%10

$100K–$150K

8.9%58

$150K–$200K

10%65

$200K–$300K

15.8%103

$300K–$500K

29.8%194

$500K–$1M

22.9%149

$1M+

1.8%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%28

2010–2019

11%203

2000–2009

34.9%642

1990–1999

14.5%268

1980–1989

21.4%395

1970–1979

5%92

1960–1969

4.6%85

1950–1959

1.9%35

1940–1949

2%37

1939 or earlier

3.1%57

Heating Fuel

Electricity

75.4%660

Bottled/LP Gas

18.2%159

Utility Gas

2.9%25

Fuel Oil

2.3%20

Other

0.6%5

Wood

0.3%3

No Fuel

0.3%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,125

Mean Household Incomei

$93,707

Per Capita Incomei

$39,305

Poverty Ratei

14.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

813

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.9%60

$10K–$15K

2.2%19

$15K–$20K

1.3%11

$20K–$25K

2.3%20

$25K–$30K

2.4%21

$30K–$35K

2.6%23

$35K–$40K

1.9%17

$40K–$45K

8.1%71

$45K–$50K

5.4%47

$50K–$60K

4%35

$60K–$75K

19.4%170

$75K–$100K

14.4%126

$100K–$125K

8.2%72

$125K–$150K

3.4%30

$150K–$200K

11.1%97

$200K+

6.4%56

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

$449/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers21 homes75% occupied$449/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $68,125/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

63%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

37%

Who Receives This Housing

81% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6% of subsidized households are minority

44% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31% 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

1748.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

India

Canada

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

774

Avg. Commutei

29.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

797

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

191(10.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

79.4%Insured

20.6%Uninsured