Momeyer, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 398, Momeyer'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

Momeyer is a small community located in North Carolina, within Nash County. The total population is 398. It ranks as the 627th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Momeyer is 37.7 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 28.4% of the population under 18, Momeyer has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Momeyer is $65,278. This is 10% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.4%. This is 133% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 31% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $98,800. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Momeyer is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Momeyer is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 26.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 11.3%.

Education

9.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 74% 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 91.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Momeyer, 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.