St. Stephens SnackAbility
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Cost of living in St. Stephens summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in St. Stephens. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in St. Stephens is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in St. Stephens is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in St. Stephens is $248,375.
The median income in St. Stephens is $60,394.
St. Stephens's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In St. Stephens Comparison Table
| Living Expense | St. Stephens | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 74 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
St. Stephens, NC Weather
The average high in St. Stephens is 70.1° and the average low is 47.5°.
There are 82.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.7 inches of precipitation each year with 3.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | St. Stephens |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 82.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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St. Stephens Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in St. Stephens
The current population in St. Stephens is 9,457. The population has increased 1.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,457 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 9,409 | -2.2% |
| 2022 | 9,624 | 2.4% |
| 2021 | 9,396 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 9,298 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 9,408 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 9,254 | 2.8% |
| 2017 | 9,004 | 6.1% |
| 2016 | 8,483 | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 8,954 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 9,052 | 5.6% |
| 2013 | 8,568 | -2.1% |
| 2012 | 8,751 | -6.1% |
| 2011 | 9,318 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 9,344 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in St. Stephens
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St. Stephens is:
65.4% White with 6,182 White residents.
4.4% African American with 417 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
4.9% Asian with 460 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
8.6% Two Or More with 817 Two Or More residents.
16.7% Hispanic with 1,581 Hispanic residents.
| Race | St. Stephens | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.4% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.4% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.9% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.6% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 16.7% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in St. Stephens
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St. Stephens is 49.1% female with 4,644 female residents.
St. Stephens is 50.9% male with 4,813 male residents.
| Gender | St. Stephens | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in St. Stephens for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in St. Stephens completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in St. Stephens completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in St. Stephens completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in St. Stephens completed some college.
13.0% of adults in St. Stephens completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in St. Stephens completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in St. Stephens completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in St. Stephens completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in St. Stephens completed doctorate degree.
| Education | St. Stephens | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For St. Stephens, North Carolina
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4.2% of households in St. Stephens earn Less than $10,000.
4.0% of households in St. Stephens earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.3% of households in St. Stephens earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.6% of households in St. Stephens earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.7% of households in St. Stephens earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.1% of households in St. Stephens earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in St. Stephens earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.8% of households in St. Stephens earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.2% of households in St. Stephens earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.9% of households in St. Stephens earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | St. Stephens | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.3% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.6% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.1% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.8% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.9% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
