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Stedman

North Carolina · 1,312 residents (2025 est.) · 1.688 sq mi
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Stedman is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,006 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $218,800. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 48% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,670
+152%since 2000
from 664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
989 / sq mi
+152%since 2000
from 393 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
−13%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,312 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4728501K2K2K1990201020202024Stedman
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,250
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,321 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,951
+113%since 2000
from $19,233 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+50.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
+8%since 2010
from 0.343 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$218,800
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,549
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
12.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.1%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+36%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(544)
Black12.5%(83)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(16)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.2%(227)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(1,200)
Black15%(251)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(78)
Asian1%(17)
Other7.4%(124)
Diversity Score56.7%(946)
Diversity Score
57
+66%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+48%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
1.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.1%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.4%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 77.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stedman, North Carolina?

Stedman, North Carolina has about 1,670 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stedman, North Carolina earns about $107,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stedman, North Carolina expensive?

In Stedman, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $218,800, and the typical rent is about $1,549 a month.

How educated are people in Stedman, North Carolina?

About 34.5% of adults age 25 and over in Stedman, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stedman, North Carolina?

About 7.5% of people in Stedman, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stedman, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Stedman, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,072 residents, a change of about 179 percent over that period.

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