Population 5,786 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Stony Point
| Period | Stony Point | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.97 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.90 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.48 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Stony Point has 2.49 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.97, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northeast.
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 Stony Point
| Period | Stony Point | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.3 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.8 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +11.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Stony Point skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.8, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Stony Point
| Period | Stony Point | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Stony Point: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Stony Point has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of North Carolina cities.
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 Stony Point
Renters in Stony Point
| Period | Stony Point | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.7% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.6 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.7% of households in Stony Point rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than half of owners (55.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 10.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 20 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 Stony Point
| Period | Stony Point | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Stony Point is the same as the national rate: 9.6% of homes are empty. Vacancy has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Stony Point
| Period | Stony Point | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Stony Point is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Locally, though, homes here are older than in the Charlotte area overall, where the median home dates to 1994. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Stony Point
| Period | Stony Point | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $644 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $678 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $699 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $841 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$197 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Stony Point costs $841 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $197 a month from 2006–10, a 31% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 23.4% 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 Stony Point
Bachelor's degrees in Stony Point
| Period | Stony Point | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Stony Point: 15.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 32 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Stony Point
| Period | Stony Point | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.2% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.8% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.5% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.6% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Stony Point never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 7.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Stony Point
| Period | Stony Point | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Stony Point has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Stony Point 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Point | 2.49 | 45.8 | 6.5% | 12.7% | 9.6% | 1989 | $841 | 15.6% | 87.6% | 3.3% |
| Hiddenite | 2.49 | 43.2 | 9.3% | 17.8% | 12.1% | 1985 | $750 | 11.8% | 89.2% | 2.5% |
| Millersville | 2.47 | 45.6 | 6.6% | 14.6% | 18.0% | 1996 | $838 | 15.2% | 79.7% | 3.5% |
| Eufola | 2.21 | 46.9 | 6.9% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 1991 | $958 | 16.9% | 89.9% | 0.0% |
| Claremont | 2.35 | 47.7 | 13.3% | 26.0% | 11.9% | 1988 | $969 | 16.8% | 79.1% | 4.0% |
| Statesville | 2.56 | 40.2 | 14.2% | 30.2% | 8.9% | 1986 | $1,005 | 22.7% | 87.9% | 5.0% |
| Taylorsville | 2.46 | 44.6 | 11.9% | 21.1% | 15.7% | 1984 | $772 | 15.7% | 83.4% | 5.4% |
| Love Valley | 1.65 | 59.3 | 11.9% | 28.2% | 22.0% | 1980 | $589 | 21.8% | 92.9% | 4.0% |
| Vashti | 2.47 | 50.6 | 5.5% | 12.5% | 16.3% | 1983 | $744 | 13.2% | 89.8% | 5.2% |
| Conover | 2.49 | 42.0 | 15.7% | 25.5% | 9.9% | 1988 | $1,007 | 22.3% | 84.3% | 4.4% |
| St. Stephens | 2.46 | 43.4 | 14.7% | 24.4% | 6.4% | 1982 | $959 | 29.0% | 87.5% | 2.2% |
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 Stony Point. 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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