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.

Vass, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,644

Median Agei

29.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.5%1,109

Black

18.7%307

Two or More

7.2%118

Hispanic/Latino

5.4%88

Asian

1.3%22

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.3%3

High School Diploma

17.4%171

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%52

Some College (1+ yr)

22.4%221

Associate's Degree

14.6%144

Bachelor's Degree

16%158

Master's Degree

10.2%100

Professional Degree

0.4%4

Doctorate

2.2%22

HS or Higher

88.8%

BA or Higher

28.8%

Graduate+

12.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$257,500

Median Renti

$881

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.8%435

Renter-Occupied

28.2%171

Total Units

668

Homeownership

71.8%

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.4%15

$50K–$100K

2.5%11

$100K–$150K

13.1%57

$150K–$200K

11.7%51

$200K–$300K

25.1%109

$300K–$500K

40.9%178

$500K–$1M

3.2%14

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

15.4%103

2010–2019

31.4%210

2000–2009

9.3%62

1990–1999

10.5%70

1980–1989

2.8%19

1970–1979

12.3%82

1960–1969

6.1%41

1950–1959

4.8%32

1940–1949

0.6%4

1939 or earlier

6.7%45

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91.6%555

Bottled/LP Gas

5.9%36

Fuel Oil

2.3%14

Utility Gas

0.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,581

Mean Household Incomei

$84,461

Per Capita Incomei

$31,939

Poverty Ratei

6.7%

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

875

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%28

$10K–$15K

6.8%41

$15K–$20K

3.1%19

$20K–$25K

1.2%7

$25K–$30K

3.1%19

$35K–$40K

7.3%44

$40K–$45K

6.4%39

$45K–$50K

2.3%14

$50K–$60K

9.1%55

$60K–$75K

9.6%58

$75K–$100K

17.5%106

$100K–$125K

9.4%57

$125K–$150K

3%18

$150K–$200K

8.6%52

$200K+

8.1%49

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 Vouchers3 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

643.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

India

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

828

Avg. Commutei

26.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

740

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

147(14.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.7%Insured

7.3%Uninsured