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.

Varnamtown, NC

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

782population

50.3median age

This community is a community of 782 with a median age of 50.3. The population is predominantly White (93.1%) with a significant Two or More community (6.9%). Median household income is $54,844. 93.4% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 14% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 93.7%, with a median home value of $293,800.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.1%728

Two or More

6.9%54

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%10

High School Diploma

50.7%307

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%38

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%69

Associate's Degree

9.4%57

Bachelor's Degree

9.9%60

Master's Degree

2%12

Professional Degree

1.8%11

Doctorate

0.3%2

HS or Higher

93.4%

BA or Higher

14%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

$293,800median home value

$1,087median rent

93.7%homeownership

388total units

14.4%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 93.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%5

$50K–$100K

1.6%5

$100K–$150K

20.9%65

$150K–$200K

10%31

$200K–$300K

17%53

$300K–$500K

37.3%116

$500K–$1M

4.2%13

$1M+

7.4%23

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

1%4

2000–2009

13.1%51

1990–1999

37.4%145

1980–1989

13.1%51

1970–1979

1.5%6

1960–1969

16.2%63

1950–1959

8.2%32

1940–1949

7.7%30

1939 or earlier

1.5%6

Heating Fuel

Electricity

84%279

Bottled/LP Gas

12.7%42

Wood

2.1%7

Fuel Oil

0.6%2

No Fuel

0.6%2

Household Economyi

$54,844median household income

$28,716per capita income

19.9%poverty rate

0%unemployment

335labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.6%2

$10K–$15K

4.2%14

$15K–$20K

2.7%9

$20K–$25K

14.2%47

$25K–$30K

8.7%29

$30K–$35K

2.7%9

$35K–$40K

3.3%11

$40K–$45K

2.7%9

$45K–$50K

4.5%15

$50K–$60K

7.5%25

$60K–$75K

6.3%21

$75K–$100K

20.8%69

$100K–$125K

11.4%38

$125K–$150K

4.2%14

$150K–$200K

4.2%14

$200K+

1.8%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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

70.9%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

332

Avg. Commutei

33.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

335

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

46(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

79.3%Insured

20.7%Uninsured