City · North Carolina
Statesville, North Carolina
Statesville, city, in Iredell County, North Carolina. Statesville had 32,181 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 13.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 28,419 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 29,894 (±45). GEOID 3764740.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
32,181
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 28,419 · ACS 2020-2024: 29,894 ±45
Median household income
$52,880
±$5,095 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$248,000
±$17,399 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,000
±$71 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Statesville and what county is it in?
Statesville is a city in Iredell County, North Carolina. It covers 28.1 square miles of land, 1,013 residents per square mile in 2020.
Statesville 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 Statesville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 32,181 people lived in Statesville on July 1, 2025, up 13.0% since 2020, faster than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020 Census counted 28,419 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 29,894 (±45).
| Measure | Statesville | Iredell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 29,894 ±45 | 196,544 | +3,209 |
| Households | 12,286 ±578 | 76,344 | +1,658 |
| Average household size | 2.34 ±0.11 | 2.55 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,538 ±561 | 84,199 | +1,567 |
Statesville's population since 2000
From 23,320 in 2000 to 32,181 in 2025: up 38.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Statesville 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 Statesville?
The median resident of Statesville is 37.1 years old; 22.5% are under 18 and 16.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 25.6%. 10.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Statesville | Iredell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 ±2.6 | 40.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.5% ±1.9 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.3% ±2.1 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Male | 47.5% ±1.7 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.9% ±2.9 pts | 9.3% | +3.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.9% ±3.7 pts | 72.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 25.6% ±3.1 pts | 11.1% | −9.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 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 | 3.9% ±1.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.6% ±2.3 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.4% ±3.0 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3% ±1.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3% ±1.8 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.1% ±2.8 pts | 9.0% | +4.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.0% ±2.9 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.9% ±3.7 pts | 34.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.7% ±2.0 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.0% ±2.5 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±1.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 Statesville earn?
Half of Statesville's 12,286 households earn less than $52,880 a year (±$5,095), against $81,419 in Iredell County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $49,212 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Statesville | Iredell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,880 ±$5,095 | $81,419 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,242 ±$7,945 | $113,658 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,175 ±$3,540 | $45,398 | +$4,868 |
| People below the poverty line | 20.4% ±4.4 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.5% ±9.4 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.5% ±2.3 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% ±2.2 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7% ±2.5 pts | 93.6% | – |
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 Statesville?
Owners occupy 51.6% of Statesville's occupied homes and renters 48.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $248,000 by its owner (±$17,399). The median renter pays $1,000 a month including utilities, and 42.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Statesville | Iredell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $248,000 ±$17,399 | $321,400 | +$61,181 |
| Median gross rent | $1,000 ±$71 | $1,252 | +$91 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.2% ±7.7 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,473 ±$102 | $1,714 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.6% ±3.8 pts | 71.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.4% ±3.8 pts | 28.1% | – |
| Housing units | 13,538 ±561 | 84,199 | +1,567 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.5% ±2.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.0% ±3.5 pts | 71.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% ±0.5 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.4% ±1.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.0% ±3.0 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.9% ±2.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.3% ±2.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 Statesville work and get to work?
73.5% of Statesville's workers drive alone and 7.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.8%.
| Measure | Statesville | Iredell County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.7% ±3.5 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% ±2.1 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.5% ±4.1 pts | 73.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.2% ±3.6 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.8% ±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.9% ±2.2 pts | 14.6% | +3.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.1 min ±1.6 | 25.1 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 Statesville?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Statesville, and 10 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $43,750 (Tract 603) to $87,601 (Tract 606.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 601Iredell County | 5,693 | $44,227 |
| Tract 606.01Iredell County | 6,134 | $46,700 |
| Tract 605Iredell County | 4,503 | $74,264 |
| Tract 604Iredell County | 4,502 | $46,657 |
| Tract 603Iredell County | 2,776 | $43,750 |
| Tract 602Iredell County | 2,359 | $47,898 |
| Tract 610.03Iredell County | 3,908 | $56,583 |
| Tract 606.02Iredell County | 2,036 | $87,601 |
| Tract 612.01Iredell County | 5,526 | $91,635 |
| Tract 607.03Iredell County | 2,928 | $85,362 |
| Tract 606.03Iredell County | 1,500 | $74,083 |
| Tract 610.01Iredell County | 4,926 | $72,026 |
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 Statesville) · Census block assignment files
How does Statesville compare with other places in North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Statesville is the 1,284th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 39th-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
Statesville ranks 297th 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 | 39th | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 43rd | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 188th | 443 |
| Median household income | 297th | 434 |
| Per capita income | 204th | 443 |
| Median home value | 210th | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 202nd | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 112th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 205th | 421 |
| Median age | 318th | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 366th | 443 |
| Work from home | 231st | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 357th | 439 |
Statesville's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, sortable · Compare Statesville 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 Statesville?
6 of the 57 figures for Statesville 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 Statesville 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 Statesville.