Colerain town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Colerain town is a small community located in North Carolina, within Bertie County. The total population is 291. It ranks as the 664th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Colerain town is 32.8 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Colerain town is $92,917. This is 33% higher than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 21% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 9.3%. This is 93% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $155,800. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $259,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Colerain town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Colerain town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 35.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (35.4% vs 20.3%). The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

14.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% 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 94.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Colerain 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.