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.

Lucama, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,205

Median Agei

29.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

42.5%512

Black

33.4%402

Hispanic/Latino

23%277

Two or More

1.2%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%43

High School Diploma

35.8%252

Some College (<1 yr)

2%14

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%84

Associate's Degree

6.8%48

Bachelor's Degree

7.2%51

Master's Degree

5.7%40

Professional Degree

1%7

HS or Higher

76.6%

BA or Higher

13.9%

Graduate+

6.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$115,500

Median Renti

$980

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.5%186

Renter-Occupied

48.5%175

Total Units

401

Homeownership

51.5%

Vacancy Rate

10%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.7%31

$50K–$100K

26.3%49

$100K–$150K

17.7%33

$150K–$200K

25.3%47

$200K–$300K

10.8%20

$300K–$500K

1.6%3

$500K–$1M

1.6%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

5%20

2000–2009

7.7%31

1990–1999

10.2%41

1980–1989

9.2%37

1970–1979

32.4%130

1960–1969

7.2%29

1950–1959

11.7%47

1940–1949

4.2%17

1939 or earlier

12.2%49

Heating Fuel

Electricity

72.9%263

Bottled/LP Gas

23.3%84

Utility Gas

3.3%12

Fuel Oil

0.6%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,583

Mean Household Incomei

$60,880

Per Capita Incomei

$18,767

Poverty Ratei

19.8%

Unemploymenti

12.4%

Labor Forcei

533

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.8%3

$15K–$20K

21.1%76

$20K–$25K

4.2%15

$25K–$30K

5.8%21

$30K–$35K

3.6%13

$35K–$40K

3.3%12

$40K–$45K

6.4%23

$45K–$50K

3.9%14

$50K–$60K

5.3%19

$60K–$75K

16.6%60

$75K–$100K

11.4%41

$100K–$125K

11.9%43

$125K–$150K

0.6%2

$150K–$200K

3.6%13

$200K+

1.7%6

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

12910.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

111

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

421

Avg. Commutei

22.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

467

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

32(4.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.6%Insured

17.4%Uninsured