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.

Broadway, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,657

Median Agei

41.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

73.6%1,220

Hispanic/Latino

16.2%269

Black

5.9%98

Two or More

2.8%46

Other

0.8%14

Asian

0.6%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%69

High School Diploma

25.1%291

Some College (<1 yr)

4.4%51

Some College (1+ yr)

12%139

Associate's Degree

19.5%226

Bachelor's Degree

18.1%210

Master's Degree

4.9%57

Professional Degree

0.8%9

Doctorate

0.7%8

HS or Higher

91.5%

BA or Higher

24.5%

Graduate+

6.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$254,500

Median Renti

$981

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.5%555

Renter-Occupied

21.5%152

Total Units

743

Homeownership

78.5%

Vacancy Rate

4.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.8%21

$50K–$100K

3.2%18

$100K–$150K

8.1%45

$150K–$200K

16.4%91

$200K–$300K

32.1%178

$300K–$500K

33.2%184

$500K–$1M

3.2%18

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

6.6%49

2010–2019

6.3%47

2000–2009

18%134

1990–1999

9%67

1980–1989

8.2%61

1970–1979

19.8%147

1960–1969

14.5%108

1950–1959

1.3%10

1940–1949

11.7%87

1939 or earlier

4.4%33

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.4%639

Bottled/LP Gas

7.5%53

Wood

1%7

Utility Gas

0.6%4

Fuel Oil

0.6%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,926

Mean Household Incomei

$98,609

Per Capita Incomei

$41,988

Poverty Ratei

20.5%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

787

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%18

$10K–$15K

6.8%48

$15K–$20K

3.8%27

$20K–$25K

7.1%50

$25K–$30K

5.9%42

$30K–$35K

4.7%33

$35K–$40K

4.1%29

$40K–$45K

1.6%11

$45K–$50K

4.7%33

$50K–$60K

5.5%39

$60K–$75K

8.8%62

$75K–$100K

13.2%93

$100K–$125K

10.7%76

$125K–$150K

3%21

$150K–$200K

7.4%52

$200K+

10.3%73

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 Vouchers2 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

241.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

750

Avg. Commutei

25.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

755

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

107(8.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91%Insured

9%Uninsured