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Stem

North Carolina · 229 residents · 1.239 sq mi
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Stem has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,938. Population has fallen 25% since 1990, a loss of 75 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $78,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229
−25%since 1990
from 304 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
185 / sq mi
−25%since 1990
from 245 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.1
+20%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1274337391K1K1990201020202024Stem
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,938
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,167 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,362
+55%since 1990
from $11,216 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $417 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.1% in 1990
28.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+4%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(285)
Black5.9%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score17.5%(53)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(203)
Black2.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(13)
Asian2.2%(5)
Diversity Score23.6%(54)
Diversity Score
24
+35%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.4%
+22.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stem, North Carolina?

Stem, North Carolina has about 229 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Stem, North Carolina earns about $35,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stem, North Carolina expensive?

In Stem, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $78,800, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Stem, North Carolina?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Stem, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stem, North Carolina?

About 11.7% of people in Stem, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stem, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Stem, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 75 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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