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.

Hoffman, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

821

Median Agei

29.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

67.8%557

White

16.7%137

American Indian/Alaska Native

10.8%89

Hispanic/Latino

2.7%22

Two or More

1.9%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.4%51

High School Diploma

15.7%85

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%40

Some College (1+ yr)

10.1%55

Associate's Degree

5.9%32

Bachelor's Degree

3%16

Master's Degree

1.5%8

Professional Degree

2.2%12

Doctorate

0.4%2

HS or Higher

55.5%

BA or Higher

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$72,900

Median Renti

$811

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.4%162

Renter-Occupied

31.6%75

Total Units

285

Homeownership

68.4%

Vacancy Rate

16.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

32.1%52

$50K–$100K

35.8%58

$100K–$150K

16.7%27

$150K–$200K

7.4%12

$200K–$300K

4.3%7

$300K–$500K

2.5%4

$500K–$1M

1.2%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.5%7

2010–2019

1.4%4

2000–2009

18.6%53

1990–1999

33.7%96

1980–1989

22.5%64

1970–1979

2.1%6

1960–1969

13.3%38

1950–1959

4.6%13

1939 or earlier

1.4%4

Heating Fuel

Electricity

81.9%194

Bottled/LP Gas

13.5%32

Wood

2.1%5

Utility Gas

1.7%4

Fuel Oil

0.8%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

—

Mean Household Incomei

$42,719

Per Capita Incomei

$12,979

Poverty Ratei

58.2%

Unemploymenti

1.2%

Labor Forcei

169

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

19.4%46

$10K–$15K

3.4%8

$15K–$20K

11.4%27

$20K–$25K

12.2%29

$25K–$30K

3.8%9

$35K–$40K

3.4%8

$40K–$45K

3%7

$45K–$50K

13.5%32

$50K–$60K

4.2%10

$60K–$75K

8.4%20

$75K–$100K

12.2%29

$100K–$125K

1.7%4

$125K–$150K

1.3%3

$150K–$200K

2.1%5

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

811/PRAC1 homes

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

172.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

167

Avg. Commutei

28.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

167

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

30(4.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.1%Insured

9.9%Uninsured