Demographics & People — Stanley, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,014 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~4,200 |
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| Median Age | 36.9 |
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| Total Households | 1,468 |
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| Family Households | 998 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2503 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,199 |
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| Black or African American | 256 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 264 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,046 |
| German | 906 |
| Other groups | 831 |
| Irish | 380 |
| Polish | 366 |
| English | 335 |
| American | 321 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 263 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 174 |
| Scottish | 148 |
Language
| English Only | 3,491 |
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| Spanish | 221 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,712 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 205 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,961 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Stanley, North Carolina.
