Crouse, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Crouse, North Carolina had a total population of 408, the 622nd largest community in North Carolina. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Crouse Quick Facts
How Crouse Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 358 | 408 | +14.0% |
| Median home value | $212,700 | $212,300 | -0.2% |
How Crouse Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Crouse Rankings in North Carolina
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Other Cities in Lincoln County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnton | 11,783 | $46,320 | 22.7% | $248,700 |
| Westport | 5,915 | $131,908 | 2.5% | $580,000 |
| Lowesville | 3,874 | $113,510 | 4.1% | $406,500 |
| Denver | 2,497 | $65,721 | 6.0% | $296,300 |
| Iron Station | 934 | $77,083 | 16.7% | $158,700 |
Cities Similar to Crouse
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 409 | $53,462 | $205,700 | 0.0% | 12.7% |
| Fountain | 409 | N/A | $134,700 | 23.3% | 57.7% |
| Seagrove | 407 | $64,926 | $157,500 | 24.7% | 14.5% |
| Topsail Beach | 406 | $93,250 | $691,200 | 59.1% | 7.6% |
| Dover | 404 | $37,250 | $131,800 | 7.8% | 32.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 408, Crouse'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
Crouse is a small community located in North Carolina, within Lincoln County. The total population is 408. It ranks as the 622nd most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.
Age Demographics
The median age in Crouse is 62.5 years. This is 60% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 14.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Crouse. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Crouse, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $212,300. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $288,900. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 50% higher than the state average of 66.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Crouse is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (17.4% vs 11.3%).
Education
10.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% 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 90.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Crouse, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Crouse, North Carolina?
Crouse, North Carolina has a population of 408 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Crouse, NC?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Crouse — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Crouse, NC?
The ACS sample for Crouse recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Crouse, North Carolina?
Crouse's population is 77.7% White, 0.0% Black, 17.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Crouse, NC?
The median home value in Crouse is $212,300.
How educated is Crouse, North Carolina?
10.6% of adults (25+) in Crouse hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.