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Stem

North Carolina · 960 residents · 1.239 sq mi
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Stem is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,750. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 731 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,700. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
960
+319%since 2000
from 229 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
775 / sq mi
+319%since 2000
from 185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.8
−11%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1274337391K1K1990201020202024Stem
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,750
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,764
+135%since 2000
from $17,362 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+38.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,700
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
9.3% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(589)
Black21.4%(205)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(116)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other3.9%(38)
Diversity Score69.3%(665)
Diversity Score
69
+193%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+89%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 93.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−30.8 ptssince 2011
from 32.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 78.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 75.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stem, North Carolina?

Stem, North Carolina has about 960 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stem, North Carolina earns about $73,750 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 $164,700, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Stem, North Carolina?

About 28.4% 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 2.7% 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 656 residents, a change of about 216 percent over that period.

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

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