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.

Ayden, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,150

Median Agei

41.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50.6%2,604

Black

36.2%1,862

Hispanic/Latino

11.9%615

Other

0.7%38

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.5%24

Two or More

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%194

High School Diploma

27.2%949

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%190

Some College (1+ yr)

20.4%711

Associate's Degree

10%349

Bachelor's Degree

15.2%531

Master's Degree

6.2%216

Professional Degree

0.4%14

Doctorate

1.2%42

HS or Higher

91.6%

BA or Higher

23%

Graduate+

7.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$182,400

Median Renti

$778

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.2%1,350

Renter-Occupied

40.8%929

Total Units

2,695

Homeownership

59.2%

Vacancy Rate

15.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.1%137

$50K–$100K

8.7%117

$100K–$150K

17.1%231

$150K–$200K

27%365

$200K–$300K

24%324

$300K–$500K

11.9%161

$500K–$1M

1.1%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

292

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

344

$1,000–$1,250

119

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.7%74

2010–2019

14.7%395

2000–2009

12.9%347

1990–1999

8.5%228

1980–1989

7.8%209

1970–1979

14.8%399

1960–1969

10.1%272

1950–1959

9.6%260

1940–1949

3.2%87

1939 or earlier

15.7%424

Heating Fuel

Electricity

71.6%1,632

Utility Gas

17.5%398

Bottled/LP Gas

8.6%195

Fuel Oil

1.5%34

No Fuel

0.9%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,413

Mean Household Incomei

$52,226

Per Capita Incomei

$24,724

Poverty Ratei

21.8%

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

2,318

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

14.1%322

$10K–$15K

10%229

$15K–$20K

3%68

$20K–$25K

4.1%93

$25K–$30K

8%183

$30K–$35K

1.8%42

$35K–$40K

3.4%78

$40K–$45K

9.3%211

$45K–$50K

0.5%11

$50K–$60K

6.6%150

$60K–$75K

7.9%179

$75K–$100K

16.5%375

$100K–$125K

11.3%258

$125K–$150K

1.8%40

$150K–$200K

1.7%38

$200K+

0.1%2

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

326

Residentsi

567

Avg. Tenant Renti

$364/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing175 homes97% occupied$366/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers111 homes

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

Project Based Section 840 homes92% occupied$353/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $42,413/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

73.6%

Very low income$13K–$21K/yr

16.1%

Low income$21K–$34K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $34K/yr

3.3%

Who Receives This Housing

76.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

86.3% of subsidized households are minority

30.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47.3% 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

851.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,104

Avg. Commutei

22 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,157

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

231(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.3%Insured

8.7%Uninsured