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.

Four Oaks, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,459

Median Agei

40.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

45%1,107

Black

25.9%637

Hispanic/Latino

23.5%579

Two or More

2.9%72

Asian

2.6%64

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%56

High School Diploma

36%661

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%114

Some College (1+ yr)

19.1%351

Associate's Degree

11.6%214

Bachelor's Degree

8.9%164

Master's Degree

7.2%132

Professional Degree

0.2%4

Doctorate

0.1%2

HS or Higher

92.4%

BA or Higher

16.4%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$253,700

Median Renti

$1,081

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

50.1%503

Renter-Occupied

49.9%501

Total Units

1,142

Homeownership

50.1%

Vacancy Rate

12.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%6

$50K–$100K

17.1%86

$100K–$150K

4.4%22

$150K–$200K

16.9%85

$200K–$300K

19.1%96

$300K–$500K

39.6%199

$500K–$1M

1.8%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

196

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

7.1%81

2010–2019

5.3%61

2000–2009

17.3%198

1990–1999

7.6%87

1980–1989

27.9%319

1970–1979

6.2%71

1960–1969

16.5%189

1950–1959

3.1%35

1940–1949

5.3%61

1939 or earlier

3.5%40

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.8%942

Bottled/LP Gas

4.6%46

Utility Gas

1.1%11

Fuel Oil

0.5%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,826

Mean Household Incomei

$77,036

Per Capita Incomei

$32,437

Poverty Ratei

15.1%

Unemploymenti

8.3%

Labor Forcei

1,330

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10%100

$10K–$15K

8.4%84

$15K–$20K

4.8%48

$20K–$25K

2.2%22

$25K–$30K

1.3%13

$30K–$35K

3.7%37

$35K–$40K

1.7%17

$40K–$45K

3.8%38

$45K–$50K

1.5%15

$50K–$60K

4.9%49

$60K–$75K

17.8%179

$75K–$100K

14.6%147

$100K–$125K

8.3%83

$125K–$150K

4.6%46

$150K–$200K

5.6%56

$200K+

7%70

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

125

Avg. Tenant Renti

$491/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

78 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers21 homes93% occupied$477/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 843 homes87% occupied$498/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC2 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,826/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

78.7%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

21.3%

Who Receives This Housing

72.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

55.2% of subsidized households are minority

29.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

30.7% 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

39215.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

334

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,209

Avg. Commutei

43.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,219

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

105(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

77.3%Insured

22.7%Uninsured