Peletier town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Peletier town is a small community located in North Carolina. The total population is 779. It ranks as the 507th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Peletier town is 45.2 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 14.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.9% 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 Peletier town is $44,375. This is 37% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 43% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 12.3%. This is 154% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $151,400. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Peletier town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.8% of all residents. Asian residents account for 6.0%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 20.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.0% vs 3.1%).

Education

21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Peletier town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.