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.

Farmville, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,514

Median Agei

41.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51%2,301

Black

44.5%2,007

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%116

Two or More

2%90

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%181

High School Diploma

22.9%663

Some College (<1 yr)

4.1%118

Some College (1+ yr)

12.2%353

Associate's Degree

7.5%216

Bachelor's Degree

15.8%457

Master's Degree

12.5%363

Professional Degree

0.9%26

Doctorate

2.5%73

HS or Higher

84.7%

BA or Higher

31.8%

Graduate+

16%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$183,000

Median Renti

$815

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.4%1,231

Renter-Occupied

38.6%773

Total Units

2,192

Homeownership

61.4%

Vacancy Rate

8.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%34

$50K–$100K

15.7%193

$100K–$150K

18%222

$150K–$200K

17.5%216

$200K–$300K

10.4%128

$300K–$500K

20.2%249

$500K–$1M

15.4%189

Rent Distribution

Under $500

250

$500–$750

130

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

306

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

4.4%97

2010–2019

1.7%37

2000–2009

11.6%254

1990–1999

21.4%469

1980–1989

6.5%143

1970–1979

19.8%433

1960–1969

8.6%189

1950–1959

9%198

1940–1949

4.6%100

1939 or earlier

12.4%272

Heating Fuel

Electricity

65.2%1,307

Utility Gas

25.6%514

Bottled/LP Gas

7.4%149

No Fuel

1%21

Fuel Oil

0.6%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,410

Mean Household Incomei

$69,197

Per Capita Incomei

$30,053

Poverty Ratei

27.8%

Unemploymenti

1.8%

Labor Forcei

1,785

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12.6%253

$10K–$15K

7.1%143

$15K–$20K

8.1%162

$20K–$25K

5.9%119

$25K–$30K

3.8%76

$30K–$35K

3.3%67

$35K–$40K

3.5%71

$40K–$45K

1.5%31

$45K–$50K

4.1%83

$50K–$60K

3.2%65

$60K–$75K

6.8%136

$75K–$100K

14.3%287

$100K–$125K

11.3%227

$125K–$150K

3.8%77

$150K–$200K

5.8%116

$200K+

4.5%91

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

267

Residentsi

556

Avg. Tenant Renti

$344/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing174 homes95% occupied$334/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers49 homes

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

Project Based Section 836 homes93% occupied$390/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC8 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $47,410/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

76.9%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

18.1%

Low income$24K–$38K/yr

4.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $38K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

84.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

93.5% of subsidized households are minority

13% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27.5% 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

982.2%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,745

Avg. Commutei

30.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,752

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

240(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.6%Insured

5.4%Uninsured