Bakersville town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Bakersville town is a small community located in North Carolina, within Mitchell County. The total population is 718. It ranks as the 521st most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bakersville town is 50.4 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 10.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 10.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bakersville town is $39,091. This is 44% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 50% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 34.6%. This is 617% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $229,000. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x. 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bakersville town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (95.7% vs 60.7%). The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 20.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 10.9%.

Education

11.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bakersville town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.