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Stem

North Carolina · 463 residents · 1.239 sq mi
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Stem has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,590. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 234 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $119,700. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
463
+102%since 2000
from 229 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
374 / sq mi
+102%since 2000
from 185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.8
−16%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1274337391K1K1990201020202024Stem
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,590
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,114
−13%since 2000
from $17,362 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.7%
+27.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.301
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing10.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−2%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(203)
Black2.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(13)
Asian2.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.6%(54)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(373)
Black8.2%(38)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(31)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other3.7%(17)
Diversity Score41.6%(193)
Diversity Score
42
+76%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.0%
−28.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+17%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 93.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.9%
−49.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stem, North Carolina?

Stem, North Carolina has about 463 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stem, North Carolina earns about $55,590 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 $119,700, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Stem, North Carolina?

About 3.0% 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 38.7% of people in Stem, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stem, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Stem, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 159 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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