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St. Stephens

North Carolina · 9,457 residents · 9.101 sq mi
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St. Stephens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,394. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $213,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,457
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9,439 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,039 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,037 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
+20%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024St. Stephens
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,394
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,790 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,972
+83%since 2000
from $18,038 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+17%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$958
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.4%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+54%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(7,900)
Black2.7%(251)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(921)
Asian2.8%(263)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.1%(3,216)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(6,182)
Black4.4%(417)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(1,581)
Asian4.9%(460)
Other8.6%(817)
Diversity Score66.6%(6,300)
Diversity Score
67
+96%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+84%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.2%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2017
from 77.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 80.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 12.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Stephens, North Carolina?

St. Stephens, North Carolina has about 9,457 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Stephens, North Carolina?

The typical household in St. Stephens, North Carolina earns about $60,394 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Stephens, North Carolina expensive?

In St. Stephens, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $213,300, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in St. Stephens, North Carolina?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in St. Stephens, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Stephens, North Carolina?

About 16.2% of people in St. Stephens, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Stephens, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Stephens, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 723 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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