Bostic town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Bostic town, North Carolina Demographics
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As of 2026, Bostic town, North Carolina has a total population of 363, the 640th largest city in North Carolina, with a median household income of $56,563, which is 19% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.1%.

Bostic town Quick Facts

Population 363

Median Household Income $56,563

Median Home Value $156,300

Poverty Rate 15.1%

Unemployment Rate 6.5%

Median Age 40.3 years

Homeownership Rate 65.8%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

High School Graduation Rate 83.9%

Diversity Index 19/100

Population 363 640th of 774

Median Income $56,563 average

Poverty Rate 15.1% 21% higher national

Median Home Value $156,300 below average

How Bostic town Compares

Median Household Income

Bostic town

$56,563

$69,904

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Bostic town

$156,300

$259,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.9%

$25K-$50K 26.7%

$50K-$100K 24.7%

$100K+ 28.8%

Employment

6.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8% | National: 5.2%

60.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.8%

Renter 34.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.4%

18-34

18.7%

35-54

20.4%

55-74

31.1%

75+

6.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 57 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Bostic town Rankings in North Carolina

#640 Population of 774

#386 Median Income of 774

#405 Education of 774

#465 Home Value of 774

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Cities Similar to Bostic town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Avon CDP	364	N/A	$292,400	42.9%	16.5%
Pollocksville town	363	$58,250	$145,500	26.1%	17.4%
Evergreen CDP	381	N/A	N/A	0.0%	32.6%
Yadkin College CDP	354	$60,568	N/A	2.1%	15.8%
Cerro Gordo town	335	N/A	$188,700	7.3%	25.1%

Population Overview

Bostic town is a small community located in North Carolina. The total population is 363. It ranks as the 640th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bostic town is 40.3 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bostic town is $56,563. This is 19% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.5%. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $156,300. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $259,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Bostic town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Bostic town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 6.1%. The Black or African American population (6.1%) is well below the state average of 20.3%.

Education

20.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 83.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bostic 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bostic town, North Carolina?

Bostic town, North Carolina has a population of 363 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Bostic town, NC?

The median household income in Bostic town is $56,563, which is 28% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Bostic town, NC?

The poverty rate in Bostic town is 15.1%. This means approximately 53 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Bostic town, North Carolina?

Bostic town's population is 89.5% White, 6.1% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.7% Asian.

What is the median home value in Bostic town, NC?

The median home value in Bostic town is $156,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.8x.

How educated is Bostic town, North Carolina?

20.8% of adults (25+) in Bostic town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.