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.

Mount Airy, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,633

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.8%8,161

Hispanic/Latino

10%1,067

Black

8.6%919

Asian

2.2%239

Two or More

2.2%236

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%7

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%495

High School Diploma

22.6%1,766

Some College (<1 yr)

11.8%923

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%1,060

Associate's Degree

8.1%635

Bachelor's Degree

14.9%1,169

Master's Degree

6.1%477

Professional Degree

2%153

Doctorate

0.1%6

HS or Higher

85.4%

BA or Higher

23.1%

Graduate+

8.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$181,900

Median Renti

$725

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.4%2,697

Renter-Occupied

44.6%2,168

Total Units

5,292

Homeownership

55.4%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.1%137

$50K–$100K

17.4%470

$100K–$150K

14.3%386

$150K–$200K

17.8%481

$200K–$300K

24.7%667

$300K–$500K

16.1%433

$500K–$1M

4.3%117

$1M+

0.2%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

673

$500–$750

443

$750–$1,000

644

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

141

$1,500–$2,000

124

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%23

2010–2019

3.7%198

2000–2009

4.3%229

1990–1999

13.6%722

1980–1989

7.7%409

1970–1979

15.8%836

1960–1969

12.7%672

1950–1959

11.9%631

1940–1949

11.3%600

1939 or earlier

18.4%972

Heating Fuel

Electricity

78.6%3,822

Fuel Oil

10.3%499

No Fuel

5.4%263

Bottled/LP Gas

3.7%180

Utility Gas

1.7%81

Wood

0.3%13

Other

0.1%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,275

Mean Household Incomei

$65,054

Per Capita Incomei

$32,776

Poverty Ratei

26.3%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

4,362

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.8%380

$10K–$15K

10.1%493

$15K–$20K

6.3%307

$20K–$25K

5.9%286

$25K–$30K

6.2%303

$30K–$35K

8.8%428

$35K–$40K

4.5%220

$40K–$45K

7.5%365

$45K–$50K

3.6%173

$50K–$60K

4.7%228

$60K–$75K

9%437

$75K–$100K

6.6%322

$100K–$125K

5.6%272

$125K–$150K

5.7%275

$150K–$200K

4.8%234

$200K+

2.9%142

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

571

Residentsi

943

Avg. Tenant Renti

$397/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing300 homes98% occupied$415/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers128 homes90% occupied$406/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8112 homes91% occupied$342/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC23 homes98% occupied$380/mo rent

811/PRAC8 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $40,275/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

60.5%

Very low income$12K–$20K/yr

30.9%

Low income$20K–$32K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $32K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

74.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

31.1% of subsidized households are minority

26.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50.6% 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

9488.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

129

Guatemala

India

Canada

Korea

Philippines

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,107

Avg. Commutei

17.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,181

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

549(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.5%Insured

10.5%Uninsured

Mount Airy, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026