Colerain, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 239, Colerain's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Colerain is a small community located in North Carolina, within Bertie County. The total population is 239. It ranks as the 688th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Colerain is 33.5 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Colerain is $118,359. This is 64% higher than the state median of $72,388. It is also 47% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.1%. This is 76% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 12.1%. This is 156% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $145,800. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Colerain is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Colerain is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 34.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (34.7% vs 20.0%).

Education

16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Colerain, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.