Stonewall, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 131, Stonewall'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

Stonewall is a small community located in North Carolina, within Pamlico County. The total population is 131. It ranks as the 736th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stonewall is 44.5 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. 18.3% 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 Stonewall is $50,000. This is 31% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.6%. This is 58% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Stonewall, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $134,400. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Stonewall is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Stonewall is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.0%.

Education

7.3% 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. This is 80% 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 80.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Stonewall, 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.