Godwin, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 203, Godwin'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

Godwin is a small community located in North Carolina, within Cumberland County. The total population is 203. It ranks as the 703rd most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Godwin is 56.9 years. This is 46% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 12.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 20.2% 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 Godwin is $53,542. This is 26% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Godwin, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $158,300. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 58.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Godwin is Black or African American, making up 61.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (61.6% vs 20.0%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

29.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 98.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Godwin, 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.