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Stantonsburg

North Carolina · 778 residents (2025 est.) · 0.626 sq mi
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Stantonsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,176. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,600. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% 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
958
+32%since 2000
from 726 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,530 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 1,160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
+2%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:778 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5096327548769991990201020202024Stantonsburg
2024958
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,176
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,802
+112%since 2000
from $13,585 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
−3%since 2010
from 0.466 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$919
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−8%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.1%(400)
Black41.2%(299)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.1%(472)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.8%(333)
Black43.4%(416)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(157)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(52)
Diversity Score82.6%(791)
Diversity Score
83
+27%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
3.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.0%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.3%
−68.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+27.5 ptssince 2017
from 63.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stantonsburg, North Carolina?

Stantonsburg, North Carolina has about 958 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stantonsburg, North Carolina?

The typical household in Stantonsburg, North Carolina earns about $61,176 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stantonsburg, North Carolina expensive?

In Stantonsburg, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $132,600, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.

How educated are people in Stantonsburg, North Carolina?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Stantonsburg, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stantonsburg, North Carolina?

About 20.8% of people in Stantonsburg, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stantonsburg, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Stantonsburg, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 158 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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