Town · North Carolina
Cramerton, North Carolina
Cramerton, town, in Gaston County, North Carolina. Cramerton had 5,713 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,296 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,450 (±30). GEOID 3715260.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,713
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,296 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,450 ±30
Median household income
$82,160
±$7,167 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$343,400
±$31,531 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,364
±$242 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Cramerton and what county is it in?
Cramerton is a town in Gaston County, North Carolina. It covers 4.6 square miles of land, 1,139 residents per square mile in 2020.
Cramerton is in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Cramerton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,713 people lived in Cramerton on July 1, 2025, up 7.5% since 2020, in line with North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020 Census counted 5,296 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,450 (±30).
| Measure | Cramerton | Gaston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,450 ±30 | 234,881 | +1,091 |
| Households | 2,356 ±150 | 93,576 | +719 |
| Average household size | 2.30 ±0.14 | 2.48 | −0.34 |
| Housing units | 2,593 ±197 | 101,671 | +812 |
Cramerton's population since 2000
From 2,976 in 2000 to 5,713 in 2025: up 92.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Cramerton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Cramerton?
The median resident of Cramerton is 34.0 years old; 24.9% are under 18 and 14.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 12.7%. 7.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Cramerton | Gaston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.0 ±3.2 | 39.1 | −6.4 |
| Under 18 years | 24.9% ±3.8 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.4% ±3.3 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Male | 46.1% ±4.7 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% ±2.1 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.8% ±6.3 pts | 66.4% | −10.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.7% ±6.0 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±3.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±1.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±2.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.6% ±3.4 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.1% ±3.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±2.8 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 9.5% ±3.1 pts | 14.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.6% ±3.4 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.8% ±1.5 pts | 88.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 46.2% ±7.0 pts | 26.5% | +9.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.2% ±4.2 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.1% ±5.0 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±1.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Cramerton earn?
Half of Cramerton's 2,356 households earn less than $82,160 a year (±$7,167), against $67,478 in Gaston County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $104,114 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $21,954 after inflation. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cramerton | Gaston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,160 ±$7,167 | $67,478 | −$21,954 |
| Mean household income | $112,707 ±$13,041 | $91,074 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,032 ±$5,888 | $37,058 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.2% ±2.7 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.6% ±2.6 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.1% ±6.5 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% ±2.3 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.6% ±2.6 pts | 89.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Cramerton?
Owners occupy 62.0% of Cramerton's occupied homes and renters 38.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $343,400 by its owner (±$31,531). The median renter pays $1,364 a month including utilities, and 38.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cramerton | Gaston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $343,400 ±$31,531 | $266,000 | +$89,508 |
| Median gross rent | $1,364 ±$242 | $1,153 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.6% ±14.5 pts | 40.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,793 ±$256 | $1,493 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.0% ±6.3 pts | 66.8% | −8.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.0% ±6.3 pts | 33.2% | – |
| Housing units | 2,593 ±197 | 101,671 | +812 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.4% ±3.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.7% ±6.4 pts | 73.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.5% ±2.9 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 21.6% ±6.2 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.7% ±5.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8% ±2.2 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Cramerton work and get to work?
78.2% of Cramerton's workers drive alone and 15.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.0 minutes.
| Measure | Cramerton | Gaston County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.6% ±4.1 pts | 62.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% ±2.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.2% ±5.9 pts | 76.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.1% ±2.7 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.4% ±4.7 pts | 12.4% | +7.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.0 min ±3.0 | 27.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Cramerton?
1 census tract lies mostly in Cramerton, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 322.02Gaston County | 1,665 | $58,780 |
| Tract 325.08Gaston County | 2,912 | $85,904 |
| Tract 323.01Gaston County | 3,667 | $74,653 |
| Tract 324.03Gaston County | 2,966 | $88,175 |
| Tract 322.01Gaston County | 2,432 | $54,674 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Cramerton) · Census block assignment files
How does Cramerton compare with other places in North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Cramerton is the 4,546th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 135th-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
Cramerton ranks 126th of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 135th | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 119th | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 146th | 443 |
| Median household income | 126th | 434 |
| Per capita income | 81st | 443 |
| Median home value | 125th | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 90th | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 296th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 85th | 421 |
| Median age | 392nd | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 267th | 443 |
| Work from home | 127th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 129th | 439 |
Cramerton's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, sortable · Compare Cramerton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Cramerton?
13 of the 57 figures for Cramerton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Cramerton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Cramerton.