Peachland, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 443, Peachland'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

Peachland is a small community located in North Carolina, within Anson County. The total population is 443. It ranks as the 608th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Peachland is 38.0 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Peachland is $70,000. This is 3% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.1%. This is 69% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Peachland, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $135,000. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Peachland is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Peachland is Black or African American, making up 51.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 39.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (51.9% vs 20.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 11.3%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% 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 72.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Peachland, 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.