Deercroft, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Deercroft, North Carolina had a total population of 718, the 521st largest community in North Carolina, with a median household income of $91,036, which is 26% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Deercroft Quick Facts
How Deercroft 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 | 419 | 718 | +71.4% |
| Median household income | $83,409 | $91,036 | +9.1% |
| Median home value | $289,600 | $379,400 | +31.0% |
How Deercroft 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 diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Deercroft Rankings in North Carolina
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Other Cities in Scotland County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurinburg | 15,087 | $42,170 | 31.1% | $134,200 |
| Laurel Hill | 986 | $30,893 | 31.3% | $56,700 |
| Wagram | 754 | $52,159 | 9.6% | $111,700 |
| Gibson | 745 | $25,000 | 51.5% | $80,800 |
| Scotch Meadows | 370 | $92,083 | 25.1% | $220,000 |
| Old Hundred | 131 | N/A | 48.9% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Deercroft
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogue | 756 | $93,516 | $291,100 | 23.4% | 3.2% |
| Rodanthe | 781 | N/A | N/A | 28.2% | 2.3% |
| Ocracoke | 723 | $77,583 | $456,200 | 39.7% | 16.7% |
| Rougemont | 703 | $104,327 | $298,500 | 20.5% | 5.5% |
| Winfall | 697 | $77,083 | $401,200 | 17.7% | 13.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 718, Deercroft'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
Deercroft is a small community located in North Carolina, within Scotland County. The total population is 718. It ranks as the 521st most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.
Age Demographics
The median age in Deercroft is 33.8 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Deercroft is $91,036. This is 26% higher than the state median of $72,388. It is also 13% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Deercroft. 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 Deercroft, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $379,400. Housing costs are 31% higher than the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 96.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 66.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Deercroft is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.1%. The Black or African American population (6.7%) is well below the state average of 20.0%.
Education
27.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% 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 94.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Deercroft, 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 Deercroft, North Carolina?
Deercroft, North Carolina has a population of 718 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Deercroft, NC?
The median household income in Deercroft is $91,036, which is 13% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Deercroft, NC?
The ACS sample for Deercroft 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 Deercroft, North Carolina?
Deercroft's population is 55.7% White, 6.7% Black, 13.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Deercroft, NC?
The median home value in Deercroft is $379,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x.
How educated is Deercroft, North Carolina?
27.7% of adults (25+) in Deercroft hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.