City profile · North Carolina · Census ACS 2023

Archdale, NC

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Archdale - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

11,992
Residents
$64,984
Median income
$188,200
Median home
$1,330
Median rent (state)

Archdale - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Archdale lands in the 43rd percentile for household income and the 55th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

43rd
percentile, household income
39th
percentile, home value
48th
percentile, median rent
55th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Archdale, NC

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 11,992 residents in Archdale, a small town within North Carolina. The typical household in Archdale brings in $64,984 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 4.1%. Typical homes in Archdale are valued around $188,200, and the median resident age is 46.5 years. 22.7% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 60.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Archdale reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 1227.1 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in North Carolina run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, North Carolina scores 94.3 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,330 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $215 across North Carolina, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Workers in Archdale report an average commute of 20.1 minutes, with 80.9% driving alone and 5.8% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 93.4 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

11,992 residents

Census ACS 2023 - North Carolina

Median Household Income

$64,984 /yr

Poverty 4.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

94.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, North Carolina average

How does Archdale compare to other US cities?

Here's how Archdale stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 43% higher than other cities
Home value 39% pricier than other cities
Median rent 48% pricier than other cities
Safety 55% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just North Carolina and the picture shifts: Archdale ranks #31 of 195 North Carolina cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Archdale against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to North Carolina only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

North Carolina-relative analysis

Poverty Rate sits close to the middle of North Carolina's city distribution

Among the 746 North Carolina cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Archdale ranks #541 - the 27th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Archdale only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#278 of 700
60th percentile in North Carolina
Median Gross Rent
#211 of 746
70th percentile in North Carolina
Median Home Value
#366 of 708
48th percentile in North Carolina
Poverty Rate
#541 of 746
27th percentile in North Carolina
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#349 of 746
53rd percentile in North Carolina

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within North Carolina only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

43rdIncome percentile
55thSafety percentile

43rd percentile nationally for median household income · 55th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Archdale's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Archdale's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 52 Avg. percentile National median
Archdale's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Archdale's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$188,200 Among the most affordable more affordable than 61% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Archdale $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Archdale, NC Archdale, NC's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Archdale, NC-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Archdale, NC median $64,984/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Archdale, NC's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Archdale, NC. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 22.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 4.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 60.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
11,992
Median Income
$64,984
Median Home Value
$188,200
Median Age
46.5
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Labor force participation
60.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1227.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
107.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1120.0
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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11,800 residents12,000 residents12,200 residents12,400 residents 202020212022202320242025 11,908 residents 12,254 residents ▲ +2.9%
Archdale's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
20.1 minutes
Drive Alone
80.9%
Carpool
10.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.5%
Work from Home
5.8%
Other
1.3%

Based on 5,958 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for North Carolina - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$115
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$215
estimated/month

Estimates reflect North Carolina state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a North Carolina state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Archdale sits in

Cost of Living Index
94.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,330/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
93.4 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in North Carolina

Smithfield
11,798 people
Spring Lake
11,613 people
Wendell
11,585 people
Myrtle Grove
12,404 people
Lincolnton
11,503 people
Lake Norman of Iredell
12,496 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Archdale's 11,992 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Pike Creek Valley, DE
11,992 people
East Bethel, MN
11,995 people
Port Wentworth, GA
11,997 people
Gladstone, OR
11,986 people
Woodward, OK
11,976 people
Centralia, IL
12,009 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Archdale's $64,984 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Dubuque, IA
$64,985 median income
Andalusia, PA
$64,970 median income
Athens, AL
$65,000 median income
Sweet Water, AL
$65,000 median income
Graeagle, CA
$65,000 median income
Pensacola Station, FL
$65,000 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Archdale, NC Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Archdale, NC - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 79.7% 8.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 5.9% White 79.7% Black or African American 8.5% Asian 5.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.4% Two or more races 3.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Archdale compares to nearby North Carolina cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Archdale (this city) 11,992 $64,984
Smithfield 11,798 $37,827
Spring Lake 11,613 $50,497
Wendell 11,585 $93,848
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NC FBI UCR NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Archdale, NC?

What is the population of Archdale, NC? +

The population of Archdale, NC stands at 11,992 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Archdale, NC? +

The median household income in Archdale is $64,984 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Archdale? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Archdale; the closest available measure is the North Carolina state average, a cost of living index of 94.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within North Carolina vary by metro area.

Is Archdale, NC safe? +

Archdale has a total crime rate of 1227.1 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Archdale, NC? +

Archdale's median home value sits at $188,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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