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St. Pauls, NC

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St. Pauls, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

2,688population

35.9median age

This community is a community of 2,688 with a median age of 35.9. The population is predominantly Hispanic/Latino (36.5%) with a significant White community (35.4%). Median household income is $36,800. 65.2% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 9.6% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 53.6%, with a median home value of $111,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

36.5%981

White

35.4%951

Black

22%591

American Indian/Alaska Native

4.2%112

Two or More

1.8%49

Asian

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%59

High School Diploma

31.8%524

Some College (<1 yr)

3.7%61

Some College (1+ yr)

12.3%202

Associate's Degree

4.2%69

Bachelor's Degree

6.1%100

Master's Degree

2.6%43

Professional Degree

0.9%15

HS or Higher

65.2%

BA or Higher

9.6%

Graduate+

3.5%

Housingi

$111,000median home value

$781median rent

53.6%homeownership

1,026total units

9.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 53.6%

Renter 46.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.5%72

$50K–$100K

32.5%161

$100K–$150K

13.9%69

$150K–$200K

12.5%62

$200K–$300K

16.7%83

$300K–$500K

6%30

$500K–$1M

3.8%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500

124

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

144

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%8

2010–2019

0.8%8

2000–2009

3.7%38

1990–1999

14.6%150

1980–1989

12%123

1970–1979

16.9%173

1960–1969

17.3%178

1950–1959

14.4%148

1940–1949

9.4%96

1939 or earlier

10.1%104

Heating Fuel

Electricity

63.8%591

Utility Gas

27.2%252

Bottled/LP Gas

8.2%76

Fuel Oil

0.8%7

Household Economyi

$36,800median household income

$21,016per capita income

37.6%poverty rate

8.8%unemployment

856labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11%102

$10K–$15K

10.4%96

$15K–$20K

9.8%91

$20K–$25K

6.4%59

$25K–$30K

7.9%73

$30K–$35K

2.6%24

$35K–$40K

4.6%43

$40K–$45K

4.8%44

$45K–$50K

2.1%19

$50K–$60K

6.6%61

$60K–$75K

10.4%96

$75K–$100K

11.7%108

$100K–$125K

4.1%38

$125K–$150K

1.5%14

$150K–$200K

2.7%25

$200K+

3.6%33

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

$296/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

23 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing42 homes93% occupied$256/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers19 homes83% occupied$384/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $36,800/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

75%

Very low income$11K–$18K/yr

18.1%

Low income$18K–$29K/yr

4.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $29K/yr

2.1%

Who Receives This Housing

65.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

84.7% of subsidized households are minority

43.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

22.1% 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

60122.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

407

Guatemala

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

765

Avg. Commutei

24 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

781

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

88(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

73.9%Insured

26.1%Uninsured