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.

Micro, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

573

Median Agei

38.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.6%336

Hispanic/Latino

24.1%138

Black

13.8%79

Two or More

2.6%15

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.9%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%7

High School Diploma

41.4%176

Some College (<1 yr)

2.4%10

Some College (1+ yr)

14.1%60

Associate's Degree

13.9%59

Bachelor's Degree

14.1%60

Master's Degree

0.9%4

Professional Degree

0.9%4

HS or Higher

89.4%

BA or Higher

16%

Graduate+

1.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$170,700

Median Renti

$917

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.2%151

Renter-Occupied

33.8%77

Total Units

255

Homeownership

66.2%

Vacancy Rate

10.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.6%7

$50K–$100K

13.9%21

$100K–$150K

13.9%21

$150K–$200K

29.1%44

$200K–$300K

27.8%42

$300K–$500K

10.6%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

6.3%16

2010–2019

3.1%8

2000–2009

8.2%21

1990–1999

18%46

1980–1989

20%51

1970–1979

4.7%12

1960–1969

14.5%37

1950–1959

7.5%19

1940–1949

12.2%31

1939 or earlier

5.5%14

Heating Fuel

Electricity

80.3%183

Bottled/LP Gas

19.7%45

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,531

Mean Household Incomei

$79,128

Per Capita Incomei

$32,040

Poverty Ratei

22.7%

Unemploymenti

7.9%

Labor Forcei

292

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.6%15

$10K–$15K

6.6%15

$15K–$20K

8.3%19

$20K–$25K

8.3%19

$30K–$35K

5.3%12

$35K–$40K

9.2%21

$40K–$45K

7%16

$50K–$60K

4.4%10

$60K–$75K

9.2%21

$75K–$100K

4.8%11

$125K–$150K

10.5%24

$150K–$200K

8.8%20

$200K+

11%25

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 Vouchers5 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

305.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

263

Avg. Commutei

26.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

269

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

29(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.8%Insured

12.2%Uninsured