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.

Statesville, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

29,894

Median Agei

37.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51.9%15,525

Black

25.6%7,651

Hispanic/Latino

14.9%4,451

Two or More

3.9%1,151

Asian

1.8%552

Other

1.4%406

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%129

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%29

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%937

High School Diploma

24%4,952

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%1,296

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%2,808

Associate's Degree

11.6%2,395

Bachelor's Degree

18.2%3,761

Master's Degree

7%1,450

Professional Degree

1.3%262

Doctorate

0.4%83

HS or Higher

87%

BA or Higher

26.9%

Graduate+

8.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$248,000

Median Renti

$1,000

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.6%6,342

Renter-Occupied

48.4%5,944

Total Units

13,538

Homeownership

51.6%

Vacancy Rate

9.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%184

$50K–$100K

6.1%385

$100K–$150K

11.5%727

$150K–$200K

15.4%979

$200K–$300K

25.3%1,604

$300K–$500K

30%1,901

$500K–$1M

7.9%501

$1M+

1%61

Rent Distribution

Under $500

793

$500–$750

822

$750–$1,000

1,225

$1,000–$1,250

1,339

$1,250–$1,500

574

$1,500–$2,000

665

$2,000+

262

Year Built

2020 or later

3.4%466

2010–2019

11%1,484

2000–2009

15.9%2,146

1990–1999

11.2%1,520

1980–1989

11%1,485

1970–1979

10%1,355

1960–1969

12.6%1,711

1950–1959

9.8%1,320

1940–1949

3.3%441

1939 or earlier

11.9%1,610

Heating Fuel

Electricity

54.7%6,726

Utility Gas

42.2%5,187

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%199

Fuel Oil

0.7%80

Wood

0.5%57

No Fuel

0.3%37

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,880

Mean Household Incomei

$79,242

Per Capita Incomei

$34,175

Poverty Ratei

19.7%

Unemploymenti

6.8%

Labor Forcei

15,289

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%683

$10K–$15K

5.1%631

$15K–$20K

4.3%529

$20K–$25K

5.7%696

$25K–$30K

4%492

$30K–$35K

5.9%722

$35K–$40K

6.6%814

$40K–$45K

5.9%724

$45K–$50K

2.9%355

$50K–$60K

8.4%1,034

$60K–$75K

9.6%1,176

$75K–$100K

14.3%1,763

$100K–$125K

6.1%752

$125K–$150K

6%732

$150K–$200K

5%619

$200K+

4.6%564

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

1,177

Residentsi

2,458

Avg. Tenant Renti

$386/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

28 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing469 homes94% occupied$353/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers454 homes98% occupied$423/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8207 homes94% occupied$377/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC39 homes97% occupied$411/mo rent

811/PRAC8 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,880/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

81%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

15.8%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

3.2%

Who Receives This Housing

80.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

75.4% of subsidized households are minority

24.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.8% 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

3,18310.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

900

India

174

Germany

Guatemala

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,806

Avg. Commutei

20.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,254

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

990(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.9%Insured

14.1%Uninsured