Population 21,663 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fort Bragg
Household size in Fort Bragg
| Period | Fort Bragg | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.49 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.38 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.98 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.51 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Fort Bragg are large by national standards, averaging 2.98 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.49 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fort Bragg
| Period | Fort Bragg | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 22.6 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 22.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 23.1 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Fort Bragg is young: half of its residents are under 23.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 21.4, mirroring the country. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only two are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fort Bragg
| Period | Fort Bragg | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Fort Bragg as they are nationally: 11.0%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fort Bragg
Renters in Fort Bragg
| Period | Fort Bragg | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.8% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 98.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 98.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 98.3% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Fort Bragg: 98.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 66.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other North Carolina city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fort Bragg
| Period | Fort Bragg | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.7% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +22.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 34.7% of the housing in Fort Bragg, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 22.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fort Bragg
| Period | Fort Bragg | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Fort Bragg are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. Homes here are older than in North Carolina overall, where the median home dates to 1990. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fort Bragg
| Period | Fort Bragg | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,043 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,154 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,202 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,549 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$506 | +$528 | +$606 |
Rent in Fort Bragg runs $1,549 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in North Carolina as a whole ($1,317). Rents are up $506 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fort Bragg
Bachelor's degrees in Fort Bragg
| Period | Fort Bragg | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Fort Bragg: 22.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.5 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fort Bragg
| Period | Fort Bragg | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.7% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.2% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.3% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Fort Bragg: 98.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.5 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fort Bragg
| Period | Fort Bragg | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −12.3 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.0%, unemployment in Fort Bragg is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in North Carolina overall (4.8%). Unemployment is down 12.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fort Bragg compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bragg | 2.98 | 23.1 | 11.0% | 98.3% | 34.7% | 1980 | $1,549 | 22.1% | 98.3% | 6.0% |
| Pope Air Force Base | 2.69 | 24.6 | 16.9% | 95.7% | 34.6% | 1978 | $1,724 | 38.6% | 100.0% | 9.3% |
| Spring Lake | 2.63 | 31.7 | 15.6% | 53.4% | 13.9% | 1994 | $1,252 | 25.8% | 91.8% | 6.4% |
| Fayetteville | 2.46 | 34.7 | 15.1% | 47.1% | 9.5% | 1986 | $1,282 | 28.8% | 92.9% | 8.2% |
| Overhills | 3.45 | 26.9 | 3.0% | 94.2% | 13.1% | 2008 | $1,730 | 30.5% | 94.4% | 12.9% |
| Spout Springs | 3.42 | 27.2 | 3.2% | 90.0% | 12.9% | 2008 | $1,736 | 30.3% | 94.5% | 12.6% |
| Slocomb | 2.94 | 35.9 | 6.9% | 18.1% | 9.1% | 1996 | $1,076 | 36.8% | 93.6% | 2.3% |
| Cameron | 3.06 | 34.1 | 11.7% | 28.9% | 9.5% | 2001 | $1,463 | 27.3% | 92.2% | 7.2% |
| Linden | 2.71 | 38.7 | 12.9% | 20.8% | 10.6% | 1994 | $897 | 28.0% | 93.8% | 1.8% |
| Bunnlevel | 2.97 | 34.6 | 17.6% | 25.1% | 13.2% | 2002 | $1,320 | 27.3% | 91.8% | 4.9% |
| Eastover | 2.59 | 48.4 | 8.4% | 14.2% | 9.9% | 1992 | $927 | 31.3% | 91.0% | 8.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fort Bragg. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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