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.

Wingate, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,425

Median Agei

21.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

45.1%1,994

Hispanic/Latino

25.9%1,145

Black

22.8%1,007

Two or More

4.3%191

Asian

0.8%36

Other

0.8%34

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%79

High School Diploma

22.1%347

Some College (<1 yr)

4%62

Some College (1+ yr)

9.8%153

Associate's Degree

7.8%123

Bachelor's Degree

27.6%433

Master's Degree

8.4%132

Doctorate

1.9%30

HS or Higher

86.6%

BA or Higher

37.9%

Graduate+

10.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$229,800

Median Renti

$1,123

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.9%629

Renter-Occupied

39.1%404

Total Units

1,106

Homeownership

60.9%

Vacancy Rate

6.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.1%7

$100K–$150K

5.7%36

$150K–$200K

21.1%133

$200K–$300K

54.5%343

$300K–$500K

12.1%76

$500K–$1M

4.6%29

$1M+

0.8%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%13

2010–2019

1.2%13

2000–2009

28.3%313

1990–1999

13.3%147

1980–1989

17.8%197

1970–1979

13.3%147

1960–1969

13.7%152

1950–1959

5.8%64

1940–1949

1.3%14

1939 or earlier

4.2%46

Heating Fuel

Electricity

67.8%700

Utility Gas

28.1%290

No Fuel

2.6%27

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,068

Mean Household Incomei

$69,621

Per Capita Incomei

$17,587

Poverty Ratei

10.9%

Unemploymenti

5.7%

Labor Forcei

2,088

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%61

$10K–$15K

13.7%142

$15K–$20K

11.1%115

$20K–$25K

4.5%47

$25K–$30K

1.5%16

$30K–$35K

0.5%5

$35K–$40K

0.6%6

$40K–$45K

5.3%55

$45K–$50K

0.7%7

$50K–$60K

5.3%55

$60K–$75K

11.5%119

$75K–$100K

17.4%180

$100K–$125K

5%52

$125K–$150K

3.1%32

$150K–$200K

10.6%109

$200K+

3.1%32

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

$423/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

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

Project Based Section 843 homes99% occupied$423/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $63,068/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

81%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

17%

Low income$32K–$50K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

40% of subsidized households are minority

9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

90% 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

67415.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

297

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,733

Avg. Commutei

23.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,970

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

50(1.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88%Insured

12%Uninsured