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.

Dobbins Heights, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

560

Median Agei

42.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

84.3%472

White

6.8%38

Two or More

4.8%27

Hispanic/Latino

2.9%16

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.2%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%19

High School Diploma

42.9%171

Some College (<1 yr)

1%4

Some College (1+ yr)

17.3%69

Associate's Degree

10.5%42

Bachelor's Degree

3%12

Master's Degree

0.5%2

HS or Higher

79.9%

BA or Higher

3.5%

Graduate+

0.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$56,000

Median Renti

$577

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.5%152

Renter-Occupied

45.5%127

Total Units

350

Homeownership

54.5%

Vacancy Rate

20.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

44.1%67

$50K–$100K

39.5%60

$100K–$150K

11.8%18

$150K–$200K

4.6%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2000–2009

9.7%34

1990–1999

18.6%65

1980–1989

16.9%59

1970–1979

12.6%44

1960–1969

32%112

1950–1959

5.7%20

1940–1949

0.6%2

1939 or earlier

4%14

Heating Fuel

Electricity

75.3%210

Bottled/LP Gas

22.2%62

Wood

1.4%4

Utility Gas

1.1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$18,958

Mean Household Incomei

$29,654

Per Capita Incomei

$15,578

Poverty Ratei

50%

Unemploymenti

30.8%

Labor Forcei

250

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

31.2%87

$10K–$15K

12.9%36

$15K–$20K

8.6%24

$20K–$25K

4.7%13

$25K–$30K

10%28

$30K–$35K

3.9%11

$35K–$40K

4.7%13

$40K–$45K

3.6%10

$50K–$60K

0.4%1

$60K–$75K

6.5%18

$75K–$100K

9%25

$100K–$125K

3.6%10

$150K–$200K

0.7%2

$200K+

0.4%1

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

Residentsi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Project Based Section 810 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

162.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

170

Avg. Commutei

25 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

147

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

12(2.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.8%Insured

11.2%Uninsured