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.

East Spencer, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,434

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

78.6%1,127

White

10.4%149

Hispanic/Latino

8%115

Two or More

3%43

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%52

High School Diploma

45.8%530

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%70

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%135

Associate's Degree

9.9%115

Bachelor's Degree

10.9%126

Master's Degree

1%12

HS or Higher

89.9%

BA or Higher

11.9%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$112,000

Median Renti

$677

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.9%397

Renter-Occupied

47.1%353

Total Units

812

Homeownership

52.9%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

22.7%90

$50K–$100K

15.6%62

$100K–$150K

32.5%129

$150K–$200K

5.8%23

$200K–$300K

20.4%81

$300K–$500K

0.8%3

$500K–$1M

2.3%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

133

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

2.7%22

2000–2009

11.1%90

1990–1999

3%24

1980–1989

9.1%74

1970–1979

13.5%110

1960–1969

27.8%226

1950–1959

12.9%105

1940–1949

4.7%38

1939 or earlier

15.1%123

Heating Fuel

Electricity

67.6%507

Utility Gas

20.1%151

Fuel Oil

9.5%71

Wood

1.5%11

No Fuel

1.3%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$34,417

Mean Household Incomei

$59,398

Per Capita Incomei

$28,138

Poverty Ratei

26.6%

Unemploymenti

12.7%

Labor Forcei

535

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.3%77

$10K–$15K

17.5%131

$15K–$20K

7.1%53

$20K–$25K

0.4%3

$25K–$30K

9.9%74

$30K–$35K

5.9%44

$35K–$40K

1.3%10

$40K–$45K

2.4%18

$45K–$50K

8%60

$50K–$60K

5.9%44

$60K–$75K

5.9%44

$75K–$100K

6%45

$100K–$125K

2.7%20

$125K–$150K

0.7%5

$150K–$200K

15.7%118

$200K+

0.5%4

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

164

Residentsi

345

Avg. Tenant Renti

$367/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing96 homes91% occupied$349/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers27 homes87% occupied$460/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 841 homes93% occupied$349/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $34,417/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $10K/yr

77.1%

Very low income$10K–$17K/yr

17.9%

Low income$17K–$28K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

81.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

77.6% of subsidized households are minority

16.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27.1% 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

654.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

449

Avg. Commutei

22.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

465

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

64(5.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.8%Insured

14.2%Uninsured

East Spencer, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026