Deep Run, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 662, Deep Run'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

Deep Run is a small community located in North Carolina, within Lenoir County. The total population is 662. It ranks as the 537th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Deep Run is 39.4 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.1 years. 17.4% 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 Deep Run is $54,602. This is 25% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Deep Run, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $73,400. Housing costs are 75% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Deep Run is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Deep Run has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.2%.

Education

6.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 83% 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 77.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Deep Run, 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.