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.

Granite Quarry, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,043

Median Agei

38.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.9%2,371

Hispanic/Latino

13.2%403

Black

5.5%168

Two or More

1.3%40

Asian

1.2%35

Other

0.6%18

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%21

High School Diploma

29.2%630

Some College (<1 yr)

15.5%334

Some College (1+ yr)

6.9%149

Associate's Degree

13.1%282

Bachelor's Degree

20.1%434

Master's Degree

5.2%112

Professional Degree

1.3%29

Doctorate

1.8%39

HS or Higher

94.2%

BA or Higher

28.5%

Graduate+

8.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$257,300

Median Renti

$1,099

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79%998

Renter-Occupied

21%265

Total Units

1,356

Homeownership

79%

Vacancy Rate

6.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%16

$50K–$100K

2%20

$100K–$150K

9.5%95

$150K–$200K

14.3%143

$200K–$300K

31.9%318

$300K–$500K

26.5%264

$500K–$1M

5.9%59

$1M+

8.3%83

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

181

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

11%149

2010–2019

1.5%21

2000–2009

9%122

1990–1999

9.6%130

1980–1989

22.3%302

1970–1979

14.7%200

1960–1969

5.8%79

1950–1959

18.4%250

1940–1949

4.3%58

1939 or earlier

3.3%45

Heating Fuel

Electricity

51%644

Utility Gas

40.9%516

Wood

4.3%54

Bottled/LP Gas

2.8%35

Solar

1.1%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,981

Mean Household Incomei

$76,776

Per Capita Incomei

$32,458

Poverty Ratei

8.3%

Unemploymenti

6.1%

Labor Forcei

1,678

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.1%27

$10K–$15K

1.6%20

$15K–$20K

0.5%6

$20K–$25K

8.8%111

$25K–$30K

6.3%80

$30K–$35K

2.5%32

$35K–$40K

5.4%68

$40K–$45K

2.8%35

$45K–$50K

12.9%163

$50K–$60K

7.9%100

$60K–$75K

10.1%127

$75K–$100K

13.4%169

$100K–$125K

6%76

$125K–$150K

5.5%69

$150K–$200K

11.8%149

$200K+

2.5%31

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$425/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

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

Project Based Section 829 homes96% occupied$425/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,981/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

57%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

40%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

63% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

17% of subsidized households are minority

19% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

93% 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

732.4%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,552

Avg. Commutei

39.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,575

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

144(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.9%Insured

5.1%Uninsured