Hobgood, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 207, Hobgood'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

Hobgood is a small community located in North Carolina, within Halifax County. The total population is 207. It ranks as the 700th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hobgood is 44.6 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hobgood is $78,250. This is 8% higher than the state median of $72,388. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.9%. This is 78% 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 0.9%. This is 81% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $73,500. Housing costs are 75% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Hobgood is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hobgood is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 37.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (37.2% vs 20.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (22.7% vs 11.3%).

Education

17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 88.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hobgood, 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.