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Stantonsburg, NC

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

958
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

42.5
years ∙ half population younger than 42.5, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
66.1%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

5.9%
foreign-born population
94.1%Native
5.9% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Stantonsburg is a town within Wilson County, North Carolina, United States.
Location
Town in Wilson County, NC, US
Co-ordinates
DEC35.605194° N, 77.819126° W
DMS35° 36′ 18.70″ N, 77° 49′ 08.85″ W

Population Density & area

1,540/sq mi (594.3/km²)
Total Area
0.622 sq mi (1.612 km²)
Land Area
0.622 sq mi (1.612 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

43.2% male
Male 43.2%
Female 56.8%
males per 100 females
Stantonsburg 76.1
Wilson County 91.1
North Carolina 95.6

Nativity

5.9%
foreign-born population
94.1%Native
5.9% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Stantonsburg 5.9%
Wilson County 6.1%
North Carolina 9.1%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

42.5
years ∙ half population younger than 42.5, half older
Stantonsburg
42.5
Wilson County
40.6
North Carolina
39.1

Dependency ratio

Low High
66.3
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Stantonsburg 66.3
Wilson County 72.6
North Carolina 63.8

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 21.4% 22.8% 21.8%
Working age (18-64) 60.1% 57.9% 61%
Senior (65+) 18.5% 19.3% 17.2%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 66.3 72.6 63.8
Child dependency ratio 35.6 39.3 35.6
Old-age dependency ratio 30.7 33.3 28.2
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
34.8%
Black
43.4%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
16.4%
Other
5.4%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
66.1%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Stantonsburg 66.1%
Wilson County 63.8%
North Carolina 58.4%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Stantonsburg population
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
Hispanic or Latino 16.4% 12.4% 11.3%
Mexican 11.5% 9.5% 5.6%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.2% 1.3%
Cuban 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Other Hispanic / Latino 4.9% 2.5% 4.1%
Not Hispanic or Latino 83.6% 87.6% 88.7%
One race 78.2% 84.8% 84.6%
White 34.8% 44.3% 60%
Black or African American 43.4% 38.6% 20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.2% 0.8%
Asian 0% 1.1% 3.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0.5% 0.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 5.4% 2.8% 4.1%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

73.1% family
Family 73.1%
Non family 26.9%
% family households
Stantonsburg 73.1%
Wilson County 64%
North Carolina 64.3%

Average household size

2.57
persons per household
Stantonsburg
2.57
Wilson County
2.36
North Carolina
2.44

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Stantonsburg population
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
Total households 368 33,068 4,282,345
Average houshold size 2.57 2.36 2.44
Family households 269 21,161 2,753,022
Average family size 2.84 2.96 3.03
Married couple family 159 14,410 2,021,951
Other families 110 6,751 731,071
Male householder 0 1,819 195,051
Female householder 110 4,932 536,020
Non-family households 99 11,907 1,529,323
One-person households 68 10,285 1,258,822
Male householder 11 4,272 544,050
Senior (65+) living alone 5 1,329 160,332
Female householder 57 6,013 714,772
Senior (65+) living alone 37 3,198 342,051
Other living arrangements 31 1,622 270,501

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

421
housing units
Stantonsburg 421
Wilson County 37,053
North Carolina 4,895,668

Occupancy status

87.4% occupied
Occupied 87.4%
Vacant 12.6%
vacancy rate
Stantonsburg 12.6%
Wilson County 10.8%
North Carolina 12.5%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

86.2%
Single family houses
Single family houses
86.2%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
2.2%
Mobile homes
11.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1987
Half of houses were built before 1987, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
15.2%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
16.4%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
32.9%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
35.6%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.3 5.4 5.6
1–3 rooms 3.3% 8.4% 11.4%
4–6 rooms 86% 63.5% 54.9%
7+ rooms 10.7% 28% 33.6%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 1.9% 1.9%
1 bedroom 5.2% 6.2% 7.1%
2 bedrooms 16.9% 28.2% 23.8%
3 bedrooms 72.4% 49.2% 46.2%
4+ bedrooms 5.5% 14.5% 21%
At a glance
Median year built 1987 1986 1992
Total housing units 421 37,053 4,895,668
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

75% owners
Renter-occupied 25%
Owner-occupied 75%
homeownership rate
Stantonsburg 75%
Wilson County 60%
North Carolina 66.6%

Average household size

2.54
Owner-occupied
2.68
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Stantonsburg 2.54
Wilson County 2.44
North Carolina 2.54

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
Total occupied units 368 33,068 4,282,345
Year moved in
2020 or later 22.9% 22.5% 26.2%
2010 to 2019 34.8% 35.9% 39.2%
2000 to 2009 23.6% 19.9% 16.2%
1999 or earlier 18.8% 21.8% 18.5%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 97.6% 97.8%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 1.5% 1.5%
1.51 or more 0% 1% 0.7%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 3.8% 7% 5.3%
1 vehicle 29.3% 31.8% 31.4%
2 vehicles 20.7% 37.1% 38%
3 or more vehicles 46.2% 24% 25.2%
House heating fuel used
Gas 36.6% 35% 30.5%
Electricity 61.1% 63.4% 65.5%
Solar 0% 0% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0.4% 2%
All other fuels 2.2% 0.3% 1.3%
No fuel used 0% 0.7% 0.7%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.5% 0.3%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.8% 0.6%
No telephone service available 0% 1.6% 0.8%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$132,600
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Stantonsburg
$132,600
Wilson County
$186,000
North Carolina
$288,900

Housing Cost Burden

30.2%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
30.2%
Owners without a mortgage
36.3%
Renters
51.9%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
Property value
Median Value $132,600 $186,000 $288,900
Under $100,000 30.8% 24.1% 12.7%
$100,000 - $200,000 43.8% 29.7% 18.9%
$200,000 - $300,000 25.4% 23.2% 20.5%
$300,000 - $500,000 0% 17.6% 28.3%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0% 5.1% 16.3%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 0.4% 3.3%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 67% 57.6% 61.3%
Without a mortgage 33% 42.4% 38.7%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,313 $1,386 $1,631
Without a mortgage $444 $483 $490
Gross rent
Median rent $919 $953 $1,228

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

18.1%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Stantonsburg 18.1%
Wilson County 21.7%
North Carolina 35.7%

Adults without a high school diploma

14.3%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Stantonsburg 14.3%
Wilson County 14.6%
North Carolina 9.9%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

179
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
0%
K–12
91.1%
College / Undergraduate
8.9%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

8.5%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Stantonsburg
8.5%
Wilson County
26.9%
North Carolina
39.3%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
Total enrolled (age 3+) 179 17,386 2,530,102
Nursery / preschool 0% 3.4% 5.3%
K–12 91.1% 77.2% 67.4%
Kindergarten 12.8% 6.6% 4.9%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 9.5% 21.3% 20%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 34.1% 24.8% 21%
High School: Grades 9–12 34.6% 24.5% 21.5%
College or graduate school 8.9% 19.4% 27.3%
College, undergraduate 8.9% 17.3% 21.7%
Graduate, professional school 0% 2.1% 5.6%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 8.5% 26.9% 39.3%
School type
Public school 97.2% 79% 82.3%
Private school 2.8% 21% 17.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

636
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
7.1%
9th-12th, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
41.5%
Some college no degree
13.7%
Associates degree
12.4%
Bachelors degree
11.9%
Graduate or professional degree
6.1%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
42.2% · 57.8%
9th-12th, no diploma
78.3% · 21.7%
HS graduate
45.8% · 54.2%
Some college no degree
35.6% · 64.4%
Associates degree
36.7% · 63.3%
Bachelors degree
46.1% · 53.9%
Graduate or professional degree
20.5% · 79.5%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
Population (25+) 636 54,277 7,380,330
Less than 9th grade 7.1% 6.2% 3.9%
9th–12th, no diploma 7.2% 8.4% 6%
High school diploma or GED 41.5% 33.7% 24.8%
Some college, no degree 13.7% 18.8% 19.6%
Associate's degree 12.4% 11.1% 10.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher 18.1% 21.7% 35.7%
Bachelor's degree 11.9% 13.5% 22.2%
Graduate or professional 6.1% 8.2% 13.5%
High School or higher 85.7% 85.3% 90.1%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$34,964
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$24,375
HS graduate
$35,313
Some college or associates
$34,438
Bachelors degree
$41,875
Graduate or professional degree
$65,469

Poverty Rate

7%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
18.7%
HS graduate
22.7%
Some college or associates
7.8%
Bachelors degree or higher
7%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $34,964 $44,442 $49,275
Less than high school graduate $24,375 $28,098 $31,234
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $35,313 $35,985 $37,346
Some college or associate's degree $34,438 $43,481 $43,525
Bachelor's degree $41,875 $60,572 $64,395
Graduate or professional degree $65,469 $67,875 $80,986
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 18.7% 27.6% 26.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 22.7% 19.7% 15.2%
Some college or associate's degree 7.8% 11.5% 10%
Bachelor's degree or higher 7% 6.6% 4.2%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

782
residents 16 years and over
Stantonsburg 782
Wilson County 63,553
North Carolina 8,672,106

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
53.6%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Stantonsburg 53.6%
Wilson County 54%
North Carolina 58.6%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

42.7
years ∙ half are younger than 42.7, half older
Stantonsburg
42.7
Wilson County
40.6
North Carolina
39.7
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

45.9% male
Male 45.9%
Female 54.1%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Stantonsburg 54.1
Wilson County 50.8
North Carolina 47.7

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Stantonsburg
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
Total labor force 455 36,574 5,443,607
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 8.1% 4.8% 4.2%
20 to 24 years 11% 10.1% 10%
25 to 29 years 13.4% 10.7% 11%
30 to 34 years 5.7% 10.7% 11.3%
35 to 44 years 11.6% 19.5% 21%
45 to 54 years 25.3% 20.8% 20.2%
55 to 59 years 12.1% 10.5% 9.1%
60 to 64 years 6.8% 6.8% 7.2%
65 to 74 years 4.4% 5% 5.1%
75 years and over 1.5% 1% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 45.9% 49.2% 52.3%
Female 54.1% 50.8% 47.7%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

58.2%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Stantonsburg
58.2%
Wilson County
57.5%
North Carolina
62.8%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

61.7%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
55.5%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Stantonsburg 55.5%
Wilson County 54.9%
North Carolina 58%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Stantonsburg
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 67.3% 41.6% 40.2%
20 to 24 years 54.9% 73.4% 75.7%
25 to 29 years 72.6% 79.7% 84.6%
30 to 34 years 76.5% 81.3% 83.8%
35 to 44 years 79.1% 76.5% 83.2%
45 to 54 years 74.2% 80.6% 81.2%
55 to 59 years 79.7% 68.9% 72.8%
60 to 64 years 62% 51% 57%
65 to 74 years 30.3% 19.6% 25.2%
75 years and over 6.3% 6.3% 6.8%
LFPR by gender
Male 61.7% 60.6% 67.9%
Female 55.5% 54.9% 58%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 60.8% 58.8% 61%
Black or African American 73.1% 56% 63.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 60.8% 56.8%
Asian —% 74.9% 70.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 70.4%
Some Other Race 19.4% 59.4% 71.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 17.4% 50.7% 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5% 56% 71%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

5.8%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Stantonsburg
5.8%
Wilson County
5.6%
North Carolina
4.7%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

5%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
6.5%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Stantonsburg 5%
Wilson County 6.3%
North Carolina 4.8%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Stantonsburg
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 15.6% 13.1%
20 to 24 years 14% 6.3% 8.9%
25 to 29 years 0% 7.1% 5.7%
30 to 34 years 0% 9.5% 4.5%
35 to 44 years 0% 4.7% 3.9%
45 to 54 years 2.6% 2.2% 3.3%
55 to 59 years 29.1% 7% 3.1%
60 to 64 years 0% 2.7% 3%
65 to 74 years 0% 3.5% 3%
75 years and over 0% 0% 2.9%
By gender
Male 5% 6.3% 4.8%
Female 6.5% 5% 4.7%
By race, ethnicity
White 0% 3.8% 3.7%
Black or African American 9.7% 7.5% 7.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 6%
Asian —% 6.1% 4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 5%
Some Other Race 15.8% 8.4% 4.9%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 5.6% 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13% 6.8% 5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

419
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Stantonsburg 419
Wilson County 34,315
North Carolina 5,084,958
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

69%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Stantonsburg 69%
Wilson County 72%
North Carolina 73%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Stantonsburg, NC workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 2 in 9 workers
are employed in Manufacturing
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Manufacturing 22.7%
Health care and social assistance 18.9%
Construction 8.8%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 26.5% of 189 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 33% of 230 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Stantonsburg
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
Total employed population 419 34,315 5,084,958
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 2.9% 1.4% 0.9%
Mining and logging 0.5% 0.1% 0.1%
Construction 8.8% 7.9% 7.4%
Manufacturing 22.7% 16.8% 11.7%
Wholesale trade 6.4% 1.9% 2.1%
Retail trade 4.1% 11.6% 11.2%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 6.7% 4.1% 4.6%
Utilities 3.6% 0.8% 0.9%
Information 0% 0.9% 1.6%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 0% 5.8% 5.3%
Real estate and leasing 4.3% 0.9% 1.9%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 2.4% 4.4% 8.2%
Corporate management 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 1.7% 4.3% 4.4%
Education and health services
Educational services 6% 7.3% 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 18.9% 14.9% 13.7%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 0.9% 1.7%
Accommodation and food services 5.3% 6.8% 6.7%
Other services 4.8% 5.6% 4.9%
Government 1.2% 3.5% 4.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

76.4% Private
Government 13.6%
Private Employment 76.4%
Self Employed 10%
Private employment (%)
Stantonsburg 76.4%
Wilson County 77.6%
North Carolina 76.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

10%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 6.4%
Unincorporated business 3.6%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Stantonsburg
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
Private wage & salary 76.4% 77.6% 76.2%
For-profit company employees 71.1% 70.4% 68.5%
Not-for-profit employees 5.3% 7.2% 7.7%
Self-employed 10% 9.7% 10%
Incorporated business 6.4% 3.7% 4.1%
Unincorporated business 3.6% 5.9% 5.7%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Government 13.6% 12.7% 13.8%
Local government 9.5% 7.2% 6.4%
State government 4.1% 3.8% 5.2%
Federal government 0% 1.7% 2.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

4.7% WFH
Work from home 4.7%
Commute to work 95.3%
Working from home (%)
Stantonsburg 4.7%
Wilson County 7.7%
North Carolina 16.3%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

26.9 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Stantonsburg 26.9
Wilson County 22.5
North Carolina 25.1
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Stantonsburg
Employed residents 16+.
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
Total employed population 419 34,315 5,084,958
Worked from home 4.7% 7.7% 16.3%
Drove Alone 87.6% 79.5% 71.5%
Carpooled 5.1% 9.9% 8.5%
Public transportation 2.6% 0.2% 0.7%
Walked 0% 1.7% 1.6%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 1% 1.5%
Commuting population 409 31,458 4,253,446
Mean travel time (minutes) 26.9 22.5 25.1
Less than 5 minutes 2.4% 4.5% 2.9%
5 to 14 minutes 13% 32.8% 23.3%
15 to 29 minutes 39.1% 32.8% 39.5%
30 to 44 minutes 34.5% 17.1% 20.4%
45 to 59 minutes 3.2% 6.4% 7.4%
60 to 89 minutes 6.6% 5.4% 4.4%
90 minutes or more 1.2% 1.2% 2.1%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$47,663
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Stantonsburg $47,663
Wilson County $49,177
North Carolina $56,608
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

103 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Stantonsburg 103¢
Wilson County 76¢
North Carolina 83¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Stantonsburg, NC workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$165,147
Workers in Construction report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Construction $165,147
Manufacturing $70,139
Wholesale trade $55,089
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Construction earn the highest median earnings — $165,147, compared to $46,719 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Manufacturing earn the highest median earnings — $67,375, compared to $48,000 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Stantonsburg
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
Median Earnings $47,663 $49,177 $56,608
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $45,192 $43,861
Mining and logging $— $— $79,224
Construction $165,147 $52,465 $51,497
Manufacturing $70,139 $51,699 $57,065
Wholesale trade $55,089 $60,717 $62,216
Retail trade $29,250 $37,651 $41,807
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $50,576 $54,197
Utilities $— $53,611 $82,617
Information $— $48,173 $74,050
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $72,268 $88,778
Real estate and leasing $— $39,524 $61,234
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $68,788 $96,538
Corporate management $— $— $85,938
Administrative and waste services $— $36,171 $43,251
Education and health services
Educational services $48,250 $47,394 $54,785
Health care and social assistance $32,000 $45,015 $55,211
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $42,833 $48,830
Accommodation and food services $— $24,164 $32,819
Other services $— $52,516 $45,968
Government $— $60,380 $62,469
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$67,344
Workers in State government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
State government $67,344
Private company $48,269
Own incorporated business $43,750
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $47,188, compared to $46,719 for all employed men
Female
Women in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $48,462, compared to $48,000 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Stantonsburg
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $48,269 $48,357 $55,590
Not-for-profit employees $— $45,095 $62,753
Self-employed
Incorporated business $43,750 $69,792 $68,071
Unincorporated business $— $52,008 $43,610
Government
Local government $38,750 $48,741 $53,400
State government $67,344 $47,023 $58,172
Federal government $— $66,411 $74,081
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Stantonsburg, NC workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$76,094
Workers in Management occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Management $76,094
Education, training and library $65,156
Transportation $60,313
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Production occupations earn the highest median earnings — $43,438 versus $46,719 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Production occupations earn the highest median earnings — $65,125 versus $48,000 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Stantonsburg
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
Median earnings(Total) $47,663 $49,177 $56,608
Management and business
Management $76,094 $81,519 $90,202
Business and finance $— $78,929 $82,221
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $70,000 $104,107
Architecture and engineering $— $91,868 $95,892
Sciences $— $53,542 $76,053
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $51,667 $56,353
Legal $— $105,603 $102,257
Education, Training and Library $65,156 $44,550 $52,253
Arts, design and media $— $56,104 $62,008
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $88,321 $88,883
Health technicians $— $51,929 $50,868
Healthcare support $— $33,467 $37,084
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $62,242 $52,195
Law enforcement $— $76,417 $60,617
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $21,056 $28,520
Building and grounds cleaning $— $32,703 $34,046
Personal care and service $— $32,204 $34,535
Sales and office
Sales $55,764 $43,559 $54,546
Office and Administrative Support $46,406 $42,168 $45,266
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $26,875 $37,113
Construction and extraction $— $47,570 $44,719
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $60,015 $55,215
Production and transportation
Production $43,750 $44,451 $44,006
Transportation $60,313 $47,027 $51,282
Material moving $48,750 $32,559 $36,246
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$61,176
Median household income in Stantonsburg
Median household income (USD)
Stantonsburg
$61,176
Wilson County
$56,423
North Carolina
$72,388
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Stantonsburg, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$28,802
Per capita income in Stantonsburg
Per capita income (USD)
Stantonsburg
$28,802
Wilson County
$31,996
North Carolina
$41,385
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Stantonsburg, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$77,507
Average household income in Stantonsburg
Avg household income (USD)
Stantonsburg
$77,507
Wilson County
$76,415
North Carolina
$101,208
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Stantonsburg, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$77,507
Mean household income
$61,176
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Stantonsburg $16,331
Wilson County $19,992
North Carolina $28,820
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Stantonsburg
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Stantonsburg and peer geographies.
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
Total households 368 33,068 4,282,345
Median household income $61,176 $56,423 $72,388
Mean household income $77,507 $76,415 $101,208
Mean-median gap $16,331 $19,992 $28,820
Family households 269 21,161 2,753,022
Median family income $62,163 $73,354 $90,290
Mean family income $87,666 $94,105 $120,769
Mean-median gap $25,503 $20,751 $30,479
Non-family households 99 11,907 1,529,323
Median non-family income $34,375 $33,165 $43,909
Mean non-family income $47,049 $41,764 $62,047
Mean-median gap $12,674 $8,599 $18,138
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $28,802 $31,996 $41,385
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

76.4%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Stantonsburg
76.4%
Wilson County
71.2%
North Carolina
76.5%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
44.3% of households (163) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $20,799
SSI (disability)
4.6% of households (17) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $13,718
Cash Assistance
3.5% of households (13) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $13,718
SNAP / Food Stamps
20.7% of households (76) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Stantonsburg
Share of households receiving each income type
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
Total households 368 33,068 4,282,345
Wage-based income
With earnings 76% 71% 77%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 44% 37% 32%
Average social security income $20,799 $22,606 $24,506
Retirement income 25% 22% 25%
Average retirement income $31,623 $23,722 $30,271
SSI (Supplemental security) 5% 8% 5%
Average SSI income $13,718 $11,216 $11,220
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 21% 18% 13%
Cash assistance 4% 3% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$62,163
Family households earn $62,163, compared to $34,375 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$61,176
Family households
$62,163
Nonfamily households
$34,375
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$74,766
Married-couple families earn $74,766, compared to $48,125 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$62,163
Married-couple families
$74,766
Other family types
$48,125
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Stantonsburg
Median household and family income by household size in Stantonsburg, compared with peer geographies.
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
Total households 368 33,068 4,282,345
Household income by size
1-person $15,000 $29,175 $38,679
2-person $91,250 $65,594 $82,494
3-person $62,708 $88,686 $95,181
4-person $95,288 $81,430 $111,274
5-person $— $63,958 $102,009
6-person $— $62,378 $97,888
7-person or more $— $67,188 $101,649
Total families 269 21,161 2,753,022
Family income by size
2-person $90,313 $66,121 $80,630
3-person $57,218 $89,078 $93,523
4-person $96,250 $77,698 $113,006
5-person $— $67,807 $102,756
6-person $— $60,244 $97,603
7-person or more $— $67,135 $99,784
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

—%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
—%
of all household income
Top 20%
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish income concentration data for Stantonsburg due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn — of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just —% — meaning the top 20% hold — times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$—
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
—%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish average income among the top 5% of households data for Stantonsburg due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $— and hold —% of all household income — — the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just —%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
37.3%
$50K - $100K
39.4%
$100K - $150K
12.2%
$150K - $200K
6.5%
Over $200K
4.6%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

23.3%
of all households, 86 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Stantonsburg 23.3%
Wilson County 24.3%
North Carolina 35.3%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Stantonsburg
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Stantonsburg, compared with peer geographies.
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
Median household income $61,176 $56,423 $72,388
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 7.1% 7.7% 5%
$10,000 to $14,999 10.9% 4.7% 3.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.1% 10% 7.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.4% 9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.8% 12.9% 11.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 26.9% 18.2% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.5% 13.1% 13%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.2% 14.4% 16.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.5% 4.7% 8.3%
$200,000 or more 4.6% 5.2% 10.4%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 27.5% 31.4% 23.2%
Share below $75,000 64.2% 62.5% 51.7%
Share above $100,000 23.3% 24.3% 35.3%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.45
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Stantonsburg 0.45
Wilson County 0.47
North Carolina 0.48
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$—
is the average income of the top 20% of households
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings gap data for Stantonsburg due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Stantonsburg
$—
Wilson County
$192,652
North Carolina
$259,413
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Stantonsburg
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $19,667 $22,631 $30,706
Lower 20% $55,823 $43,983 $57,016
Middle 20% $72,625 $69,943 $90,192
Upper 20% $116,808 $111,675 $144,687
Top 5% threshold $187,111 $202,310 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $— $11,045 $16,102
Lower 20% $— $32,995 $43,624
Middle 20% $— $56,655 $72,714
Upper 20% $— $88,729 $114,186
Top 20% $— $192,652 $259,413
Top 5% $— $340,794 $464,413
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% —% 2.89% 3.18%
Lower 20% —% 8.64% 8.62%
Middle 20% —% 14.83% 14.37%
Upper 20% —% 23.22% 22.56%
Top 20% —% 50.42% 51.26%
Top 5% —% 22.3% 22.94%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

White
Among the 149 White households (40.5% of all households), the median household income is $64,792.
Black
Among the 152 Black or African American households (41.3% of all households), the median household income is $72,656.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Stantonsburg
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Wilson County and North Carolina.
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
All Residents $61,176 $56,423 $72,388
White $64,792 $71,576 $80,333
Black or African American $72,656 $43,449 $52,390
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $68,170 $48,615
Asian $— $— $120,193
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $82,697
Some Other Race $56,447 $47,188 $58,257
Two or more races (Multiracial) $13,795 $45,019 $69,199
Hispanic or Latino $56,184 $45,221 $62,341
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

20.8%
20.8% of residents, or 197 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Stantonsburg
20.8%
Wilson County
19.8%
North Carolina
13%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

1.3%
1.3% of full-time, year-round workers, or 4 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Stantonsburg
1.3%
Wilson County
5.1%
North Carolina
2.6%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

35.4%
35.4% of children under 18, or 68 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Stantonsburg
35.4%
Wilson County
31.4%
North Carolina
17.7%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

16.4%
16.4% of adults aged 65 and older, or 29 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Stantonsburg
16.4%
Wilson County
13.5%
North Carolina
10.6%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
Overall poverty rate 20.8% 19.8% 13%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 35.4% 31.4% 17.7%
Under 5 years 0% 32.9% 18.9%
5 to 17 years 47.6% 30.9% 17.3%
18 to 64 years 17.4% 17.2% 12%
18 to 34 years 17.9% 19.3% 14.9%
35 to 64 years 17% 16.1% 10.4%
65 years and over 16.4% 13.5% 10.6%
Poverty by sex
Male 24.8% 18.7% 11.8%
Female 17.8% 20.8% 14.2%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 1.3% 5.1% 2.6%
Worked part time or part year 11.9% 19.2% 16.1%
Did not work 38.7% 27.2% 21.3%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

19.6%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
19.6%
Family
13%
Nonfamily
37.4%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

13%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
13%
Married-couple
2.5%
Other families
28.2%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Stantonsburg
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 13% 14.3% 9.2%
Householder under 25 years 0% 49.4% 22.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 22.5% 13%
Householder 45 to 64 years 26.9% 9.2% 7%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 8% 6%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 37.4% 27.4% 19.8%
Householder under 25 years 100% 29.4% 36.8%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 28.8% 12.3%
Householder 45 to 64 years 55.6% 28.7% 21.5%
Householder 65 years and over 45.2% 25.3% 20.5%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
8.1% of White residents, or 27 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
11.5% of Black or African American residents, or 48 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Stantonsburg
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Stantonsburg and peer geographies.
Stantonsburg Wilson County North Carolina
All Residents 20.8% 19.8% 13%
White 8.1% 9.4% 9.6%
Black or African American 11.5% 28.7% 19.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 12.2% 22%
Asian —% 12.9% 8.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 21.5%
Some Other Race 62.1% 33.3% 22.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 62.5% 23.1% 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 63.2% 31.8% 20.7%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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