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.

Wentworth, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,692

Median Agei

44.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.3%2,027

Black

14.7%395

Hispanic/Latino

8.5%230

Two or More

1.2%31

Other

0.2%5

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.1%152

High School Diploma

25.3%476

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%104

Some College (1+ yr)

19.8%372

Associate's Degree

13.3%250

Bachelor's Degree

8.3%155

Master's Degree

8%151

Professional Degree

0.5%10

Doctorate

1.2%23

HS or Higher

90.1%

BA or Higher

18.1%

Graduate+

9.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$170,300

Median Renti

$800

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

90.7%967

Renter-Occupied

9.3%99

Total Units

1,218

Homeownership

90.7%

Vacancy Rate

12.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.1%117

$50K–$100K

12.6%122

$100K–$150K

13.9%134

$150K–$200K

24.7%239

$200K–$300K

26.4%255

$300K–$500K

8.7%84

$500K–$1M

1.2%12

$1M+

0.4%4

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%14

2010–2019

1.8%22

2000–2009

9.4%115

1990–1999

28.9%352

1980–1989

18.7%228

1970–1979

16.5%201

1960–1969

9.6%117

1950–1959

3.9%48

1940–1949

2.5%31

1939 or earlier

7.4%90

Heating Fuel

Electricity

57.1%609

Utility Gas

22.2%237

Wood

9%96

Bottled/LP Gas

8.3%89

Fuel Oil

2.7%29

Solar

0.6%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,500

Mean Household Incomei

$84,817

Per Capita Incomei

$34,054

Poverty Ratei

16.4%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

1,031

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.8%9

$10K–$15K

2.5%27

$15K–$20K

2.3%25

$20K–$25K

2%21

$25K–$30K

14.3%152

$30K–$35K

2.9%31

$35K–$40K

4.8%51

$40K–$45K

3.4%36

$45K–$50K

4.9%52

$50K–$60K

7.4%79

$60K–$75K

9.2%98

$75K–$100K

13.2%141

$100K–$125K

11.3%120

$125K–$150K

6.7%71

$150K–$200K

12.7%135

$200K+

1.7%18

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 Vouchers1 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

552%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

983

Avg. Commutei

26.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,004

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

226(10.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.8%Insured

5.2%Uninsured