Stedman is a very small town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 1,295 people and two associated neighborhoods, Stedman is the 376th largest community in North Carolina. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Stedman, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Stedman, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Stedman’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Stedman does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $98,615.00.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Stedman is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Stedman is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Stedman who work in healthcare (13.48%), sales jobs (10.38%), and teaching (9.43%). There are quite a few people in the armed forces living in Stedman, and when you visit or drive around town, you will see military people in and out of uniform, shopping, enjoying life, and being part of the community. Also of interest is that Stedman has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Stedman is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Stedman’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. As is often the case in a small town, Stedman doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The population of Stedman is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 34.13% of adults in Stedman have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Stedman in 2022 was $37,229, which is upper middle income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $148,916 for a family of four. Stedman is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Stedman home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Stedman residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Stedman include English, Irish, Scottish, German, and Scots-Irish. The most common language spoken in Stedman is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
