Speed, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Speed, North Carolina had a total population of 64, the 759th largest town in North Carolina. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Speed Quick Facts
How Speed Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 81 | 64 | -21.0% |
How Speed Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Speed Rankings in North Carolina
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Other Cities in Edgecombe County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarboro | 10,770 | $49,796 | 18.5% | $185,500 |
| Princeville | 1,619 | $46,406 | 36.2% | $106,000 |
| Pinetops | 1,426 | $60,458 | 13.1% | $136,500 |
| Conetoe | 561 | $38,776 | 74.5% | $86,400 |
| Macclesfield | 391 | $56,000 | 18.9% | $135,200 |
| Leggett | 43 | $41,563 | 2.3% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Speed
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon | 66 | $58,750 | $181,300 | 11.5% | 10.6% |
| Butters | 62 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Tar Heel | 69 | $27,014 | $160,000 | 17.7% | 8.7% |
| Rex | 59 | N/A | $105,400 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Kittrell | 57 | $61,250 | $141,700 | 12.2% | 17.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 64, Speed'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
Speed is a small community located in North Carolina, within Edgecombe County. The total population is 64. It ranks as the 759th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.
Age Demographics
The median age in Speed is 59.3 years. This is 52% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 7.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Speed. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Speed, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 66.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Speed is Black or African American, making up 51.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (51.6% vs 20.0%).
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 72.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Speed, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Speed, North Carolina?
Speed, North Carolina has a population of 64 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Speed, NC?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Speed — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Speed, NC?
The ACS sample for Speed recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Speed, North Carolina?
Speed's population is 37.5% White, 51.6% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Speed, NC?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Speed — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Speed, North Carolina?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Speed hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.