St. Stephens is a CDP located in Alexander County North Carolina. St. Stephens has a 2024 population of 9,768. St. Stephens is currently growing at a rate of 0.74% annually and its population has increased by 5.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,298 in 2020.
The average household income in St. Stephens is $69,948 with a poverty rate of 16.7%. The median age in St. Stephens is 41.5 years: 40.7 years for males, and 42 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Stephens was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,605 | 70.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,080 | 11.48% |
| Other race | 761 | 8.09% |
| Asian | 475 | 5.05% |
| Black or African American | 406 | 4.32% |
| Native American | 82 | 0.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,913 | 2.4 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Married | 2,022 | 2.94 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Non Family | 1,157 | 1.15 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Female | 456 | 2.98 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Male | 278 | 2.77 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
81.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 629 | 9.39% |
| Associates Degree | 966 | 14.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,257 | 18.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 353 | 5.27% |
| High School Graduate | 2,024 | 30.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 309 | 4.61% |
| Some College | 1,159 | 17.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,109 | 4,601 | 1,266 |
| Hispanic | 763 | 377 | 87 |
| 2+ Races | 440 | 285 | 136 |
| Other Race | 431 | 246 | 36 |
| Black | 360 | 345 | 112 |
| Asian | 255 | 226 | 60 |
| Native American | 46 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 95.83%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 31.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,569 | $43,306 | $47,030 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,778 | $0 | $61,000 |
| High School Graduate | $35,717 | $36,607 | $34,457 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,773 | $26,711 | $29,464 |
| Overall | $41,934 | $41,439 | $43,348 |
| Some College | $42,335 | $46,320 | $34,205 |
$41,934
Average Earnings
$41,439
Average Male
$43,348
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.07% of St. Stephens residents speak only English, while 20.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,458 | 643 | 9.96% |
| Multiple | 1,080 | 575 | 53.24% |
| Hispanic | 1,474 | 456 | 30.94% |
| Asian | 475 | 108 | 22.74% |
| Other | 761 | 97 | 12.75% |
| Native | 82 | 52 | 63.41% |
| Black | 406 | 11 | 2.71% |
16.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.77%
Male Poverty Rate
17.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Stephens is Native, with 63.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Stephens is Black, with 2.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.73% |
| High School | 15.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.04% |
| Some College | 7.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 20% |
| Male Employed | 7.89% |
| Female Employed | 6.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,889 | $79,948 |
| Households | $57,882 | $69,948 |
| Married Families | $74,404 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,611 | $40,782 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
51.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
514
Number of Veterans
514
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 191 |
| First Gulf War | 103 |
| Second Gulf War | 74 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 156 |
| 75+ | 123 |
| 35 to 54 | 119 |
| 55 to 64 | 79 |
| 18 to 34 | 37 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 483 | 8.82% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 5.16% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 2.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.3%
Born in St. Stephens
89.19%
Native Born
10.81%
Foreign Born
6.91%
Non Citizen
3.9%
Naturalized
89.19% of St. Stephens residents were born in the United States, with 69.3% having been born in North Carolina. 6.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,768 | 72 | 0.74% |
| 2023 | 9,696 | 72 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 9,624 | 228 | 2.43% |
| 2021 | 9,396 | 98 | 1.05% |
| 2020 | 9,298 | -110 | -1.17% |
| 2019 | 9,408 | 154 | 1.66% |
| 2018 | 9,254 | 250 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 9,004 | 521 | 6.14% |
| 2016 | 8,483 | -471 | -5.26% |
| 2015 | 8,954 | -98 | -1.08% |
| 2014 | 9,052 | 484 | 5.65% |
| 2013 | 8,568 | -183 | -2.09% |
| 2012 | 8,751 | -567 | -6.08% |
| 2011 | 9,318 | 559 | 6.38% |
| 2010 | 8,759 | 0 | 0% |