Population 10,061 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sneads Ferry
Household size in Sneads Ferry
| Period | Sneads Ferry | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Sneads Ferry is a place of small households, averaging 2.24 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.35 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Sneads Ferry has smaller households than at least four in five North Carolina cities.
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 Sneads Ferry
| Period | Sneads Ferry | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.3 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.4 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.5 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −11.8 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.5, Sneads Ferry is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 45.3 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 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 Sneads Ferry
| Period | Sneads Ferry | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.7% of households in Sneads Ferry, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 28 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Sneads Ferry
Renters in Sneads Ferry
| Period | Sneads Ferry | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.3% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.0% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.2% of households in Sneads Ferry rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 20.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the southeast. The renter share has risen 7.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Sneads Ferry
| Period | Sneads Ferry | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Sneads Ferry: 14.8% of homes are empty, 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 has fallen 11.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Sneads Ferry
| Period | Sneads Ferry | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1997 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2002 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2004 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +7 | +6 |
Sneads Ferry has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2004, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northeast. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have newer homes.
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 Sneads Ferry
| Period | Sneads Ferry | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $714 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,224 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,164 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,500 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$787 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sneads Ferry costs $1,500 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in North Carolina as a whole ($1,317). Rent has climbed $787 a month since 2006–10, up 110%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Sneads Ferry
Bachelor's degrees in Sneads Ferry
| Period | Sneads Ferry | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.0% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.1% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.5% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in Sneads Ferry (30.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Compared with other North Carolina cities, though, Sneads Ferry has a higher share of college graduates than most.
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 Sneads Ferry
| Period | Sneads Ferry | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.2% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.1% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Sneads Ferry: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 8.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 24 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people 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 Sneads Ferry
| Period | Sneads Ferry | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.7 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Sneads Ferry has been strong: just 1.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only four have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.7 points, as it has 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).
Sneads Ferry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneads Ferry | 2.24 | 33.5 | 5.7% | 23.2% | 14.8% | 2004 | $1,500 | 30.5% | 96.2% | 1.1% |
| North Topsail Beach | 2.02 | 58.6 | 5.7% | 9.1% | 80.9% | 1991 | $1,610 | 51.9% | 97.2% | 2.0% |
| Folkstone | 2.30 | 31.2 | 3.3% | 42.5% | 3.2% | 2012 | $1,601 | 23.4% | 93.8% | 3.9% |
| Fulcher Landing | 2.94 | 23.3 | 7.0% | 34.8% | 9.2% | 1989 | $1,557 | 18.1% | 98.0% | 0.0% |
| Thomas Landing | 2.50 | 38.5 | 12.2% | 15.5% | 16.8% | 2010 | $1,772 | 36.9% | 99.1% | 0.9% |
| Holly Ridge | 2.50 | 37.6 | 3.9% | 15.7% | 18.4% | 2012 | $1,730 | 42.6% | 94.3% | 1.5% |
| Peru | 2.35 | 21.0 | 9.2% | 23.8% | 8.1% | 1999 | $1,196 | 9.4% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Camp Lejeune | 2.61 | 21.4 | 4.2% | 100.0% | 28.3% | 1995 | $1,555 | 16.3% | 99.0% | 7.1% |
| Surf City | 2.54 | 44.1 | 4.2% | 19.2% | 36.9% | 2003 | $1,605 | 42.8% | 95.4% | 2.6% |
| Hubert | 2.41 | 34.8 | 9.8% | 23.1% | 8.5% | 1999 | $1,190 | 23.5% | 90.3% | 6.5% |
| Woodside | 2.57 | 38.7 | 13.0% | 33.1% | 8.4% | 2004 | $1,174 | 36.1% | 91.6% | 6.8% |
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 Sneads Ferry. 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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