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 $66,834 with a poverty rate of 14.77%. The median age in St. Stephens is 43 years: 39.5 years for males, and 43.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Stephens was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,215 | 74.97% |
| Two or more races | 950 | 9.87% |
| Other race | 654 | 6.8% |
| Black or African American | 408 | 4.24% |
| Asian | 371 | 3.85% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,893 | 2.47 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Married | 2,187 | 2.87 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Non Family | 1,030 | 1.13 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Female | 435 | 3.4 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Male | 241 | 2.89 | 78 | 22 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
78.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 604 | 9.1% |
| Associates Degree | 943 | 14.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,256 | 18.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 273 | 4.11% |
| High School Graduate | 1,977 | 29.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 427 | 6.43% |
| Some College | 1,161 | 17.48% |
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 | 5,236 | 4,783 | 1,290 |
| Hispanic | 754 | 222 | 56 |
| 2+ Races | 467 | 344 | 193 |
| Other Race | 346 | 93 | 9 |
| Black | 193 | 179 | 28 |
| Asian | 178 | 146 | 9 |
| Native American | 26 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 92.75%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 41.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,645 | $43,649 | $48,457 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,841 | $0 | $58,144 |
| High School Graduate | $37,412 | $40,998 | $30,764 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,838 | $27,029 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,594 | $41,707 | $36,983 |
| Some College | $40,625 | $44,857 | $36,513 |
$40,594
Average Earnings
$41,707
Average Male
$36,983
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.48% of St. Stephens residents speak only English, while 22.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 950 | 618 | 65.05% |
| White | 6,758 | 588 | 8.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,426 | 309 | 21.67% |
| Asian | 371 | 59 | 15.9% |
| Other | 654 | 49 | 7.49% |
| Black | 408 | 12 | 2.94% |
14.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.84%
Male Poverty Rate
15.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Stephens is Multiple, with 65.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Stephens is Black, with 2.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.79% |
| High School | 15.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.21% |
| Some College | 8.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 10.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.91% |
| Male Employed | 7.54% |
| Female Employed | 6.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,292 | $74,149 |
| Households | $59,597 | $66,834 |
| Married Families | $70,186 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,585 | $41,658 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.3%
Male Marriage Rate
54.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
476
Number of Veterans
466
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 132 |
| Vietnam | 124 |
| Second Gulf War | 72 |
| Korea | 32 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 167 |
| 65 to 74 | 130 |
| 75+ | 114 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 448 | 7.57% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 4.49% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 1.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
65.62%
Born in St. Stephens
88.01%
Native Born
11.99%
Foreign Born
6.4%
Non Citizen
5.59%
Naturalized
88.01% of St. Stephens residents were born in the United States, with 65.62% having been born in North Carolina. 6.4% 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% |