Ronda, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 436, Ronda'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

Ronda is a small community located in North Carolina, within Wilkes County. The total population is 436. It ranks as the 611th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

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

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ronda is $48,393. This is 33% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.3%. This is 64% 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 0.5%. This is 88% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $109,500. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Ronda is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ronda has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.5% vs 60.0%). The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 20.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 11.3%.

Education

16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% 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 77.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ronda, 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.